Flashdance (1983)

Alex Owens, a young woman juggling between two odd jobs, aspires to become a successful ballet dancer. Nick, who is her boss and lover, supports and encourages her to fulfil her dream.

Genres: Drama, Romance

What to watch after Flashdance

• Shall We Dance? (2004) — Same subject: dance
• Foxes (1980) — Adrian Lyne directed both
• Dance with Me (1998) — Same feel: uplifting, dramatic
• Runaway (1984) — Cynthia Rhodes appears in both
• Save the Last Dance (2001)
• Dirty Dancing (1987) — Same subject: dancing