The Legend of Billie Jean (1985): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: The Legend of Billie Jean
Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
Released: 1985
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Helen Slater, Keith Gordon, Christian Slater, Richard Bradford, Martha Gehman

What The Legend of Billie Jean Is About

Billie Jean is an ordinary Texas teenager until a group of local boys wreck her brother’s scooter for fun and their father refuses to pay for it. A simple demand, that fair is fair, turns into the pair of them running across the state and into Billie Jean becoming, unexpectedly, a symbol. Matthew Robbins pushes questions about justice and the media into an eighties teen picture. Helen Slater leads, with Christian Slater as her brother.

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What is The Legend of Billie Jean about?

Billie Jean is an ordinary Texas teenager until a group of local boys wreck her brother’s scooter for fun and their father refuses to pay for it. A simple demand, that fair is fair, turns into the pair of them running across the state and into Billie Jean becoming, unexpectedly, a symbol.

Where can I watch The Legend of Billie Jean?

The Legend of Billie Jean is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Legend of Billie Jean?

The Legend of Billie Jean runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).

When did The Legend of Billie Jean come out?

The Legend of Billie Jean was released in 1985.

Who directed The Legend of Billie Jean?

The Legend of Billie Jean was directed by Matthew Robbins.

Who stars in The Legend of Billie Jean?

The Legend of Billie Jean stars Helen Slater, Keith Gordon, Christian Slater, Richard Bradford.

What is The Legend of Billie Jean's rating?

The Legend of Billie Jean holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.