If your memory of Footloose is just Kevin Bacon dancing in a warehouse, rewatching it as a parent is an eye-opener. The film opens with a fatal car crash that killed four teenagers, setting off a wave of grief-driven control in a small town that bans rock music and dancing.

Because it came out right before the PG-13 rating existed, its PG label hides content modern parents would expect in a teen drama. There is frequent swearing, underage drinking, scenes of domestic aggression, and kids pulling dangerous stunts like playing chicken with farm equipment.

For high schoolers, it holds up as a fast-paced pop culture artifact with genuine heart and a great soundtrack. Skip it for younger viewers who might copy the stunts or be caught off guard by the language.