Movies like Footloose

A cult classic that embodies the essence of dance and rebellion, Dirty Dancing takes viewers to a summer in the Catskills in 1963, where a young woman discovers love and life. It's a must-watch if the passionate dance and coming-of-age romance of Footloose struck a chord with you.

While decidedly more family-friendly, High School Musical's tale of young love and the struggle to break free from societal labels will resonate with fans of Footloose. It's a pop culture phenomenon that embraces song and dance as a way to express identity.

This tale of a steel mill worker by day and a club dancer by night with aspirations of becoming a professional ballet dancer, Flashdance offers another blend of drama, dance, and an iconic soundtrack that fans of Footloose will find irresistible.

Bringing street dance and classical ballet together, Step Up is the story of a rebel who finds his calling when doing community service at a dance school. Like Footloose, it's about breaking boundaries and finding salvation in dance.

This film tells the story of a Midwest girl who moves to Chicago, where she finds love and a fusion of ballet with hip-hop. If Footloose got you moving, Save the Last Dance's kinetic energy and cross-culture romance are sure to please.

Following the dreams of a hip-hop dancer and choreographer on her journey to success against the odds, Honey echoes Footloose's themes of dance as a form of expression and overcoming personal and professional challenges.

Centring on a group of young ballet students, Center Stage captures the drive and drama that comes with professional dancing. Anyone who fancied the dedication to the art in Footloose will appreciate the resilience and passion evident in this film.

This movie dives into the world of step dancing where the protagonist fights to lead his team to victory while dealing with personal tragedies. Stomp the Yard shares with Footloose an intense passion for dance and a story of triumph over adversity.