Footloose Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

There Comes A Time To Cut Loose

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Last modified: Jan. 15, 2012

Footloose

Release Date: Friday, October 14, 2011 Theaters

Director: Craig Brewer

Starring: Julianne Hough • Dennis Quaid • Kenny Wormald • Miles Teller • Andie MacDowell

PG-13 Comedy 1 hr, 53 m

4.19 / 5.0

50% WILL SEE 50% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Ren MacCormack (played by newcomer Kenny Wormald) is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. A few years prior, the community was rocked by a tragic accident that killed five teenagers af...ter a night out and Bomont’s local councilmen and the beloved Reverend Shaw Moore (Dennis Quaid) responded by implementing ordinances that prohibit loud music and dancing. Not one to bow to the status quo, Ren challenges the ban, revitalizing the town and falling in love with the minister’s troubled daughter Ariel (Julianne Hough) in the process.

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Who stars in Footloose – Cast List

Julianne Hough
... Ariel Moore

The Bride!, Rock of Ages
Dennis Quaid
... Rev. Shaw Moore

I Can Only Imagine 2, War Machine
Kenny Wormald
... Ren McCormack

Gasoline Alley, Cavemen
Miles Teller
... Willard Hewitt

Eternity, Michael
Andie MacDowell
... Vi Moore

Guarding Stars, Only the Brave
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Anessa Ramsey
... Caroline

YellowBrickRoad, Rites of Spring

Who is making Footloose – Crew List

A look at Footloose behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Craig Brewer last helmed Song Sung Blue and Coming 2 America. The film's writer Peter Sollett last penned A Minecraft Movie.

Director: Craig Brewer
Screenwriters: Peter Sollett
Jon Hartmere
Craig Brewer
Producers: Eben Davidson
Neil Meron
Dylan Sellers
Brad Weston
Craig Zadan

Studios: Paramount Pictures
Production Company: Dylan Sellers Productions
Storyline Entertainment
Unique Features
Weston Pictures
Zadan/Meron Productions

Production – What we know about the Footloose

Key Facts

Zac Efron was originally cast as Ren, but he pulled out in March 2009. Chace Crawford was set as the lead, but left the project due to scheduling conflicts with his TV show, "Gossip Girl".

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2011

Completed

Changed Footloose movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jun 2011

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Sep 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Aug 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production to begin shortly

Jun 2010

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jun 2009

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Oct 2008

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some teen drug and alcohol use, sexual content, violence and language
Runtime: 1 hr, 53 m
Tagline: There Comes A Time To Cut Loose
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Footloose Trailers and Clips

Footloose

Theatrical Trailer

Footloose Release Date: When was the film released?

Footloose was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 14 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 3,549 theaters. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including The Big Year, The Thing and Texas Killing Fields.