Get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes as the iconic dance film “Footloose” celebrates its 40th anniversary. For the first time ever, the film that got an entire generation dancing is arriving in stunning 4K Ultra HD on February 13, 2024, courtesy of Paramount Home Entertainment.
Released originally on February 17, 1984, “Footloose” captivated audiences with its high-energy dancing, unforgettable soundtrack, and a heartwarming tale of rebellion and expression. Kevin Bacon delivered a career-defining performance as Ren McCormick, a city boy whose passion for music and dance brings a wave of change to a conservative small town.
Directed by Herbert Ross and penned by Dean Pitchford, “Footloose” not only was a box office hit, grossing $80 million domestically, but it also became a cultural phenomenon.
The film boasts a remarkable supporting cast, including Lori Singer, Dianne Wiest, John Lithgow, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Chris Penn, and features an electrifying soundtrack with hits from Kenny Loggins, Shalamar, Deniece Williams, Bonnie Tyler, Quiet Riot, John Mellencamp, Foreigner, and more. Its title track, “Footloose,” along with “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” earned Academy Award® nominations for Best Music, Original Song.
The 40th-anniversary edition of “Footloose” has been meticulously remastered and will be available as a two-disc 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray™ set or in a special collectible SteelBook™, creatively designed to resemble an 80s Walkman. Both editions include a digital copy of the film. The Blu-ray also comes packed with legacy bonus content, offering fans a deeper look into the making of this classic film. Special features include commentaries by Craig Zadan, Dean Pitchford, and Kevin Bacon, interviews, a Kevin Bacon screen test, costume montage, and two-part documentary “Footloose: A Modern Musical,” among others.
“Footloose” tells the story of Ren McCormick, a city boy who finds himself in a small town where dancing is banned. Ren, with his friend Willard (Chris Penn) and the minister’s daughter (Lori Singer), challenges the status quo, proving that music and dance are essential expressions of freedom and joy.
Rated PG, “Footloose” is not just a film; it’s a celebration of youth, music, and the spirit of dance. So mark your calendars for February 13, 2024, and get ready to experience “Footloose” like never before in 4K Ultra HD. Let’s hear it for the boy, the girl, the music, and the dance!
