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Foxfire

  • 19961996
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  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
9.3K
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Foxfire (1996)
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Legs Sadovsky gets four other high school girls to think for themselves and react to a teacher's sexual harassment, which gets them suspended. They bond, and rebel, at an abandoned house.Legs Sadovsky gets four other high school girls to think for themselves and react to a teacher's sexual harassment, which gets them suspended. They bond, and rebel, at an abandoned house.Legs Sadovsky gets four other high school girls to think for themselves and react to a teacher's sexual harassment, which gets them suspended. They bond, and rebel, at an abandoned house.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
9.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Annette Haywood-Carter
  • Writers
    • Joyce Carol Oates(novel)
    • Elizabeth White(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Hedy Burress
    • Angelina Jolie
    • Jenny Lewis
Top credits
  • Director
    • Annette Haywood-Carter
  • Writers
    • Joyce Carol Oates(novel)
    • Elizabeth White(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Hedy Burress
    • Angelina Jolie
    • Jenny Lewis
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 69User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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  • Videos1

    Trailer
    Trailer 2:06
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    Angelina Jolie, Hedy Burress, Jenny Lewis, Sarah Rosenberg, and Jenny Shimizu in Foxfire (1996)
    Peter Facinelli and Hedy Burress in Foxfire (1996)
    Chris Mulkey and Jenny Shimizu in Foxfire (1996)
    Angelina Jolie and Hedy Burress in Foxfire (1996)
    Sarah Rosenberg and Jenny Shimizu in Foxfire (1996)
    John Diehl and Jenny Lewis in Foxfire (1996)
    Peter Facinelli, Hedy Burress, and María Celedonio in Foxfire (1996)
    Angelina Jolie in Foxfire (1996)
    Angelina Jolie and Hedy Burress in Foxfire (1996)
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    Foxfire (1996)
    Foxfire (1996)

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    Hedy Burress
    Hedy Burress
    • Maddy Wirtzas Maddy Wirtz
    Angelina Jolie
    Angelina Jolie
    • Legs Sadovskyas Legs Sadovsky
    Jenny Lewis
    Jenny Lewis
    • Rita Faldesas Rita Faldes
    Jenny Shimizu
    Jenny Shimizu
    • Goldie Goldmanas Goldie Goldman
    Sarah Rosenberg
    • Violet Kahnas Violet Kahn
    Peter Facinelli
    Peter Facinelli
    • Ethan Bixbyas Ethan Bixby
    Dash Mihok
    Dash Mihok
    • Dana Tayloras Dana Taylor
    Michelle Brookhurst
    Michelle Brookhurst
    • Cindyas Cindy
    Elden Henson
    Elden Henson
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    • (as Elden Ratliff)
    Cathy Moriarty
    Cathy Moriarty
    • Martha Wirtzas Martha Wirtz
    Richard Beymer
    Richard Beymer
    • Mr. Parksas Mr. Parks
    Fran Bennett
    Fran Bennett
    • Judge Holifieldas Judge Holifield
    John Diehl
    John Diehl
    • Mr. Buttingeras Mr. Buttinger
    Chris Mulkey
    Chris Mulkey
    • Dan Goldmanas Dan Goldman
    Jay Acovone
    Jay Acovone
    • Chuckas Chuck
    Arwen Carter
    • Leaflet Girlas Leaflet Girl
    Ever Carradine
    Ever Carradine
    • Girl in Printshopas Girl in Printshop
    María Celedonio
    María Celedonio
    • Zoeas Zoe
    • (as Maria Celedonio)
    • Director
      • Annette Haywood-Carter
    • Writers
      • Joyce Carol Oates(novel)
      • Elizabeth White(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    The story of five teenage girls who form an unlikely bond after beating up a teacher who has sexually harassed them. They build a solid friendship but their wild ways begin to get out of control. —Josh Pasnak <chainsaw@intouch.bc.ca>
    • teenage girl
    • scantily clad female
    • lesbian kiss
    • kicked in the balls
    • abusive teacher
    • 58 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • One rebel showed them how to break all the rules.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for teen nudity, drug use, strong language and some violent situations
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Angelina Jolie said she grew close to one of her co-stars, Jenny Shimizu. "I fell in love with her the first second I saw her. I realized that I was looking at her in a way that I had looked at men. And it was great, and it was a discovery. It had never crossed my mind that I was going to one day experiment with or kiss a woman, it was never something I was looking for. I just happened to fall for a girl. I would probably have married Jenny if I hadn't married [Jonny Lee Miller.]"
    • Quotes

      Rita Faldes: Do you wanna come inside my house? Do you wanna show me things I've never seen before? I don't wanna tie you down, I just wanna tie you up. Do you wanna come inside my house?

    • Alternate versions
      When aired on television the scene where the girls are shopping is edited out. This is because there is strong sexual dialogue throughout, this will confuse viewers because later on in the movie Rita is asked if she ate any meat and potatoes. This is one of the slang terms used by Violet to describe male genitalia.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Dawson's Creek: Ego Tripping at the Gates of Hell (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      Energy Sucker
      Performed by Luscious Jackson

      Written by Jill Cunniff & Gabrielle Glaser

      Courtesy of Grand Royal/Capitol Records

      Under license from CEMA Special Markets

    User reviews69

    Review
    Top review
    Great movie, but don't expect a morality tale
    "Foxfire" is about a group of high school girls who are empowered by a mysterious rebel (Angelina Jolie) who drifts into their lives. That itself is a great theme, and I love a good rebel story as much as the next guy or gal.

    But this isn't a straightforward "go girl power" flick. Early in the film, things start to get out of hand when the girls resort to violence and criminal activities, and as you can guess things get trickier as the film approaches its tense conclusion.

    To me, the beauty of this film is not the simple message about girls fighting back. It's the complex theme of how far is too far? Whether you're a male or female, when is violence justified? And is vigilante justice true justice, or just another form of aggression? These are ideas which the director certainly wants us to consider. Although Jolie's character is definitely glorified for her badass ways, there are enough seeds of doubt to make us wonder if she's really such a great role model.

    Excellent acting by a young Angelina Jolie make this a real treat to watch, even for people who aren't her fans. She plays a tough role: a person who is always in control, always cool, yet suppressing some vulnerabilities & volatile demons within.

    The directing style is very artistic without getting bogged down with itself. Great attention is paid to colors and composition of shots which, if you pay attention to that sort of thing, will really impress you. I had initially feared that this would have an "ABC afterschool special" vibe to it, but it's clearly in a serious league. As a tangent to that thought, there is some nudity (male posterior in the beginning, and a scene with several topless girls performing a sort of ritual, none of which is sexual).

    By the way, there's also a scene depicting a bunch of ill-fated frogs nailed to boards in biology class, but the disclaimer at the end says it was simulated and no animals were harmed.

    "Foxfire" reminded me of two similar films that focus on young girls fighting back. These are: the iconic 1988 "Heathers" (a dark comedy about a few murder/suicides at a high school, starring a young Winona Ryder), and the relatively obscure but powerful 2000 "The Smokers" (another dark comedy about high school girls striking back at rapists... by raping them back!). Along with Foxfire (1994) all of these films, one for each decade, present the viewer with a very compelling look at feminism. But whether you're a guy or a girl (I'm a guy if you hadn't guessed), they present charming & chilling portrayals of vigilante justice. Oh, I'll add one more to the list, the most recent addition: "Super" (2010) a very funny--and very disturbing--look at what happens when the rebel gets too wrapped up in his/her idea of "justice". If this theme interests you, your time will not be wasted on any of this great movies.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 23, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jóvenes incomprendidas
    • Filming locations
      • Portland, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Chestnut Hill Productions
      • Red Mullet Productions
      • Rysher Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $269,300
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $141,617
      • Aug 25, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $269,300
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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