Earlier this year, The Umbrella Academy had a fun throwback to the Kevin Beacon starrer Footloose. And now Netflix has added the remake of 1984 Footloose to its catalog to the joy of the fans. The 1984 film Footloose is a classic, but not many are aware that there was a reboot attempted in 2011. The Craig Brewer-directed remake again took us back to a small town where dancing was banned. It’s pretty entertaining to watch a bunch of teenagers struggle for their right to sway some hips. 

What’s the remake about?

Just like the original, the story follows Ren McCormack, a city lad that has just moved to a small town, Bomont. Adjusting to a small town is already hard, but it’s worse when he learnsthat the town has a ban on rock music and dancing.

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Due to a tragic incident that took place in the town some three years ago before his arrival, the city criminalized these activities. However, Ren and his spirited girlfriend, Ariel Moore try to shape a teenage rebellion to overthrow the city council’s decision and take back their rights to sing and dance. 

Meet the cast of Footloose on Netflix

Before Miles Teller was flying planes in Top Gun, he was a Bemont teenager getting on the nerves of Kenny Wormald’s Ren. Interestingly, Kenny wasn’t the first choice for the lead. It was given to Zac Efron but he refused because he didn’t want to get typecast. The actor had just completed Disney’s High School Musical. Julianne Hough stars as Ren’s love interest, the beautiful, Ariel. Dennis Quaid and Andie MacDowell also star in the film.

 

Dean Pitchford wrote the script and Craig Brewer wrote the screenplay.

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What are the fans’ saying?

Fans are overjoyed to find their old classics streaming on the platform. While some are making plans to stream the film, others are already re-watching it.

Here’s a young Miles Teller GIF to add to your collection.

@masimasako is ready to leave everything even her food to stream Footloose on Netflix.

Em’s evening plans are definitely sorted. 

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Are you going to stream the movie tonight? Tell us in the comments.

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