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Girls Just Want to Have Fun

1985, English. Directed by Alan Metter.

Getting into trouble is easy but getting out of it is all the fun!

Janey is new in town. She soon meets Lynne, a classmate who shares her passion for the local show 'Dance TV'. When a competition is announced to find new Dance TV performers, Janey and Lynne are determined to audition. The only problem is that Janey's father doesn't approve of that kind of thing.

ComedyFamilyMusicRomance
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Runtime
1h 27m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.1/10 from 198 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Girls Just Want to Have Fun is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.

Availability in India as of 14 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
12 April 1985
Country
United States of America
Written by
Amy Spies
chicago, illinoisdancingdance competitioncatholic school

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Girls Just Want to Have Fun: quick answers

Is Girls Just Want to Have Fun worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 198 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Girls Just Want to Have Fun?

Girls Just Want to Have Fun runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).

Does Girls Just Want to Have Fun have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Girls Just Want to Have Fun. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Girls Just Want to Have Fun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Girls Just Want to Have Fun is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Girls Just Want to Have Fun on?

Girls Just Want to Have Fun is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

What movies are like Girls Just Want to Have Fun?

If you liked Girls Just Want to Have Fun, try Another Cinderella Story, Holiday Harmony, The 3 Worlds of Gulliver.

Who directed Girls Just Want to Have Fun?

Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985) was directed by Alan Metter and stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Helen Hunt, Shannen Doherty.

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