Flashdance
Seen it?1983 | 95 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Oscar and it made about 29 times its budget, though it had just 37% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Alex Owens, a young woman juggling between two odd jobs, aspires to become a successful ballet dancer. Nick, who is her boss and lover, supports and encourages her to fulfil her dream.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
37% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Original Song. Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Original Score – Motion Picture, Golden Globe Awards: Best Original Song – Motion Picture. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Editing. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars, 2 more Golden Globes and 3 more BAFTAs. Plus 8 other awards.. Plus: Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$202 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 327K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Adrian Lyne
- Jennifer BealsAlex Owens
- Michael NouriNick Hurley
- Sunny JohnsonJeanie Szabo
- Kyle T. HeffnerRichie
- Cynthia RhodesTina Tech
- Lee VingJohnny C.
- Ron KarabatsosJake Mawby
- Lilia SkalaHanna Long
- Philip BrunsFrank Szabo
- Micole MercurioRosemary Szabo