# Footloose (2011)

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**Runtime**: 113 min
**Genres**: Drama, Music, Romance
**Directed by**: Craig Brewer
**Written by**: Craig Brewer, Dean Pitchford
**Starring**: Dennis Quaid, Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, Andie MacDowell, Miles Teller, Ray McKinnon

> *There comes a time to cut loose*

## Synopsis (in-house rewrite)

Small town Bomont, summer, a boombox silenced. A preacher's daughter rebels, a city boy dances, a town's rhythm stirs. Brewer revives the classic teen rebellion tale with southern charm.

**Mood tags**: bittersweet, cozy, playful

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