Is Streets of Fire one of a kind?

Yes, very. More singular than 93% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Streets of Fire violent?

Yes. More violent than 88% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Streets of Fire scary?

Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Streets of Fire end with hope?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Streets of Fire sad?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Streets of Fire easy watching?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Streets of Fire

Name: Streets of Fire
Genre: Action
Released: 1984
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Michael Paré, Diane Lane, Rick Moranis, Amy Madigan, Willem Dafoe

Tonight is what it means to be young.

Directed by Walter Hill

Produced by Universal Pictures, RKO Pictures

198493 min6.9 / 10

A stylized neo-noir action film about a soldier-for-hire rescuing a rock singer from a biker gang, driven by kinetic energy, visual flair, and the romance of youth and danger.

Raven Shaddock and his gang of merciless biker friends kidnap rock singer Ellen Aim. Ellen's former lover, soldier-for-hire Tom Cody, happens to be passing through town on a visit. In an attempt to save his star act, Ellen's manager hires Tom to rescue her. Along with a former soldier, they battle through dangerous cityscapes, determined to get Ellen back.

Clusters

Over-the-Top Monster Movies High-Octane Action Movies Honor, Sacrifice, and Steel Vengeance Over Introspection Gangs and Militant Groups

Genres

Action

Keywords

Rescue Kidnapping Mercenary Fan Singer Motorcycle Motorcycle Gang Neo-noir Biker Gangs

Where to watch

StreamThe Criterion Channel
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Questions people ask

Is Streets of Fire one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 93% of films.
Is Streets of Fire violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is Streets of Fire scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Does Streets of Fire end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Streets of Fire sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Streets of Fire easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.