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The Legend of Billie Jean (1985)

★ 6.6PG-1392 minDirector: Matthew Robbins

1985 American drama film by Matthew Robbins

The Legend of Billie Jean is a 1985 American action drama film directed by Matthew Robbins. It stars Helen Slater, Keith Gordon, Christian Slater (in his film debut), and Peter Coyote.

The plot follows Billie Jean Davy, a young woman from Texas, and her brother Binx, who become fugitives after a confrontation with a local bully turns violent. Billie Jean demands justice and becomes an icon, leading to a standoff with the authorities.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Legend of Billie Jean about?
The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) — Average Texas teen, Billie Jean Davy, is caught up in an odd fight for justice. She is usually followed and harrased around by local boys, who, one day, decide to trash her brother's scooter for fun. The boys' father refuses to pay them back the price of the scooter. The fight fo
Is The Legend of Billie Jean based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Legend of Billie Jean scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.