On this day April 12, 1985, the teen dance comedy Girls Just Wanna Have Fun premiered in theaters. Directed by Alan Metter, the film starred Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt in one of the ultimate feel good 80s stories about friendship, rebellion, and chasing your dreams through dance.
Sarah Jessica Parker played Janey, a Catholic schoolgirl with a passion for dancing who sneaks out to audition for her favorite dance TV show. With the help of her wild best friend Lynne, played by Helen Hunt, she teams up with streetwise dancer Jeff, and together they fight for their shot at the spotlight. The cast also featured Lee Montgomery, Jonathan Silverman, Ed Lauter, and a young Shannen Doherty.
With a budget of 4.9 million dollars, the film made 6.3 million at the box office and became a cult favorite thanks to its charm, catchy soundtrack, and nonstop 80s style. It’s remembered as a fun, feel good flick that captured the energy and spirit of the decade.
Fun fact: Despite sharing its name with the Cyndi Lauper hit, the movie doesn’t actually feature the song due to licensing issues.
Trivia question: What 1985 teen dance movie starred Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt and became a cult favorite for its high energy style and message about following your dreams?
Sarah Jessica Parker played Janey, a Catholic schoolgirl with a passion for dancing who sneaks out to audition for her favorite dance TV show. With the help of her wild best friend Lynne, played by Helen Hunt, she teams up with streetwise dancer Jeff, and together they fight for their shot at the spotlight. The cast also featured Lee Montgomery, Jonathan Silverman, Ed Lauter, and a young Shannen Doherty.
With a budget of 4.9 million dollars, the film made 6.3 million at the box office and became a cult favorite thanks to its charm, catchy soundtrack, and nonstop 80s style. It’s remembered as a fun, feel good flick that captured the energy and spirit of the decade.
Fun fact: Despite sharing its name with the Cyndi Lauper hit, the movie doesn’t actually feature the song due to licensing issues.
Trivia question: What 1985 teen dance movie starred Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt and became a cult favorite for its high energy style and message about following your dreams?
