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Why people love it

People revisit Flashdance for the same reason it broke through in 1983: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a romance rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Adrian Lyne keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The drama and romance blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 35m · ★ 6.5

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  1. 96match

    1.Step Up (2006)

    ★ 6.9 · Music · Drama · Romance · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If Flashdance clicked for you, Step Up (2006) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    2.High School Musical 2 (2007)

    ★ 6.5 · Comedy · Drama · Family · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    If Flashdance clicked for you, High School Musical 2 (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Disney Plus
    • fuboTV
    • DisneyNOW
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    • YouTube(Buy)
    • Fandango At Home(Buy)
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    3.Footloose (1984)

    ★ 6.7 · Drama · Romance · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Flashdance clicked for you, Footloose (1984) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
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    4.Step Up Revolution (2012)

    ★ 6.9 · Music · Drama · Romance · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If Flashdance clicked for you, Step Up Revolution (2012) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
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    5.Step Up All In (2014)

    ★ 6.8 · Romance · Drama · Music · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    If Flashdance clicked for you, Step Up All In (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    6.Step Up 3D (2010)

    ★ 6.8 · Drama · Romance · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Flashdance clicked for you, Step Up 3D (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Google Play Movies(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    7.Footloose (2011)

    ★ 6.6 · Drama · Music · Romance · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Flashdance clicked for you, Footloose (2011) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    + Save for later
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    8.Save the Last Dance (2001)

    ★ 6.5 · Drama · Family · Romance · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Flashdance clicked for you, Save the Last Dance (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
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    9.Shall We Dance? (2004)

    ★ 6.4 · Drama · Romance · Comedy · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    If Flashdance clicked for you, Shall We Dance? (2004) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • JustWatch TV(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    10.And Then We Danced (2019)

    ★ 7.2 · Drama · Romance · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Flashdance clicked for you, And Then We Danced (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama and romance, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Hulu
    • Dekkoo
    • OVID
    • Darkroom
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Dekkoo Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Flashdance?
Try Step Up, High School Musical 2, Footloose—each shares DNA with Flashdance while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Flashdance?
Flashdance (1983) is best described as Drama, Romance. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Flashdance worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.5/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this drama lane.

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