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Girls Just Want to Have Fun

  • 19851985
  • PGPG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
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Sarah Jessica Parker and Lee Montgomery in Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)
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  • Comedy
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  • Romance
Janey is new in town and soon meets Lynne, who shares her passion for dancing in general and "Dance TV" in particular.Janey is new in town and soon meets Lynne, who shares her passion for dancing in general and "Dance TV" in particular.Janey is new in town and soon meets Lynne, who shares her passion for dancing in general and "Dance TV" in particular.
IMDb RATING
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12K
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  • Director
    • Alan Metter
  • Writer
    • Amy Spies
  • Stars
    • Biff Yeager
    • Kristi Somers
    • Richard Blade
Top credits
  • Director
    • Alan Metter
  • Writer
    • Amy Spies
  • Stars
    • Biff Yeager
    • Kristi Somers
    • Richard Blade
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 76User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
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    Sarah Jessica Parker in Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)
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    Jonathan Silverman in Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)
    Sarah Jessica Parker and Lee Montgomery in Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)
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    Sarah Jessica Parker and Lee Montgomery in Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)
    Sarah Jessica Parker and Lee Montgomery in Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)
    Lee Montgomery in Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)
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    Lee Montgomery in Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)
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    Biff Yeager
    Biff Yeager
    • Mr. Maleneas Mr. Malene
    Kristi Somers
    Kristi Somers
    • Rikkias Rikki
    Richard Blade
    Richard Blade
    • DTV Hostas DTV Host
    Ian Michael Giatti
    Ian Michael Giatti
    • Zachas Zach
    • (as Ian Giatti)
    Shannen Doherty
    Shannen Doherty
    • Maggie Maleneas Maggie Malene
    Sarah Jessica Parker
    Sarah Jessica Parker
    • Janeyas Janey
    Lee Montgomery
    Lee Montgomery
    • Jeffas Jeff
    Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt
    • Lynneas Lynne
    Morgan Woodward
    Morgan Woodward
    • J.P. Sandsas J.P. Sands
    Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter
    • Col. Glennas Col. Glenn
    Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman
    • Drewas Drew
    Holly Gagnier
    Holly Gagnier
    • Natalieas Natalie
    Margaret Howell
    • Mrs. Glennas Mrs. Glenn
    Terence McGovern
    Terence McGovern
    • Iraas Ira
    Lee Arnone-Briggs
    Lee Arnone-Briggs
    • Mrs. Lemskyas Mrs. Lemsky
    • (as Lee Arnone)
    Shaun Bryant
    • Daveas Dave
    Charene Cathleen
    • Pattyas Patty
    Mark Caso
    Mark Caso
    • Wolfas Wolf
    • Director
      • Alan Metter
    • Writer
      • Amy Spies
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Gina Gershon appears uncredited as a dancer.
    • Goofs
      During the first audition, when Lynn gets stepped on and thrown on the floor by her dance partner, behind them you can see Jeff's and Janey's dance doubles.
    • Quotes

      [about a motorcycle]

      Janey: Is it safe?

      Drew: It's the safest thing you'll ever have between your legs.

      Janey: What?

      Drew, Jeff: Nothing!

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Girls Just Want to Have Fun/Code of Silence/Gotcha!/Rustlers' Rhapsody (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      Shout
      Performed by Alex Brown

      Written by Marti Sharron & Gary Skardina

      Produced by Marti Sharron & Gary Skardina

    User reviews76

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    Top review
    7/10
    Cute, girly fun, a bit dated but, overall, quite nice
    Jane (Sarah Jessica Parker) is the daughter of a stern Air Force officer. They have moved around so much that she has gone to at least a dozen different schools. However, the family has just settled in Chicago, with an intention to stay awhile. This is good news for Janie, for she dearly loves a national television show that is shot in Chicago, Dance TV and she hopes to catch a live viewing. After Janie makes her first close friend at school, Lynn (Helen Hunt), they both discover that Dance TV is looking for a new dance couple to be featured on the show and that the executives are holding a tryout very shortly. Lynn encourages Janie to audition, even though it will mean cutting a few classes and sneaking out to practice, as Jane's father must not know about it. Making it to the finals, Janie is paired with handsome Jeff (Lee Montgomery) and they begin to rehearse every night. But, will Janie's father find out? And, can they really win the darn thing when another contestant, rich and spoiled, is trying to get her father to rig the event? This is a cute movie with a big heart. Parker, in one of her first major roles, is enchanting as the strong-willed but soft-hearted Janie, who doesn't wait for boys to kiss her, she kisses them first! Hunt provides great support, as does Montgomery, Shannen Doherty (very young), and especially Jonathan Silverman as a money-scheming friend of Jeff's. Yes, the film looks a bit dated, with its 80's costumes and pedestrian camera work. But, the dance scenes are quite energetic while gal-themed movies with good values and strong-female roles are always welcome for young viewers everywhere. If you and your daughters want to share an upbeat, follow-your-heart movie, with humor and sweetness, this is a wonderful choice. All who do will just have fun, indeed.
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    • Release date
      • April 12, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Girls Just Want to Have Fun: The Movie
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • New World Pictures
      • Brooksfilms
      • Girls
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,326,051
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,650,078
      • Apr 14, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,326,051
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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