Movie

Girls Just Want to Have Fun

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

★ 6.1(194)19851h 27m

Girls Just Want to Have Fun is streaming on Crave Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Alan Metter
Release date: 1985-04-12
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: New World Pictures

Girls Just Want to Have Fun — trailer

About Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Girls Just Want to Have Fun is a 1985 movie in the Comedy, Family and Music genres, directed by Alan Metter, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Helen Hunt and Shannen Doherty. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 194 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Girls Just Want to Have Fun in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Sarah Jessica Parker

Janey Glenn

Helen Hunt

Lynne Stone

Shannen Doherty

Maggie Malene

Lee Montgomery

Jeff Malene

Morgan Woodward

J.P. Sands

Jonathan Silverman

Drew Boreman

Ed Lauter

Colonel Glenn

Holly Gagnier

Natalie

Biff Yeager

Mr. Malene

Kristi Somers

Rikki

Richard Blade

The DTV Host

Candice Daly

Girl in Hallway

Themes & keywords

chicago, illinoisdancingdance competitioncatholic school

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Girls Just Want to Have Fun in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Girls Just Want to Have Fun on Crave Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Girls Just Want to Have Fun on Netflix?+

Girls Just Want to Have Fun is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Crave Amazon Channel.

How long is Girls Just Want to Have Fun?+

Girls Just Want to Have Fun has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in Girls Just Want to Have Fun?+

Girls Just Want to Have Fun stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Helen Hunt, Shannen Doherty, Lee Montgomery and Morgan Woodward.

When did Girls Just Want to Have Fun come out?+

Girls Just Want to Have Fun is a 1985 movie directed by Alan Metter.

What genre is Girls Just Want to Have Fun?+

Girls Just Want to Have Fun is Comedy, Family, Music and Romance film.

Who directed Girls Just Want to Have Fun?+

Girls Just Want to Have Fun was directed by Alan Metter.