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Dirty Dancing

Play trailer 0:30 Poster for Dirty Dancing PG-13 Released Aug 25, 1987 1h 40m Romance Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Baby (Jennifer Grey) is one listless summer away from the Peace Corps. Hoping to enjoy her youth while it lasts, she's disappointed when her summer plans deposit her at a sleepy resort in the Catskills with her parents. Her luck turns around, however, when the resort's dance instructor, Johnny (Patrick Swayze), enlists Baby as his new partner, and the two fall in love. Baby's father forbids her from seeing Johnny, but she's determined to help him perform the last big dance of the summer.
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Like its winsome characters, Dirty Dancing uses impressive choreography and the power of song to surmount a series of formidable obstacles.

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Jason Bailey Flavorwire It's a movie best seen through the hazy amber filter of '80s nostalgia, and if you're watching it without those rose-colored glasses on, God help you. May 27, 2016 Full Review Chris Chase New York Daily News I loved this movie. It seems to dream itself, as it tells the story of a young girl who comes alive in the summer of 1963. Rated: 3.5/4 Aug 20, 2015 Full Review Sarah Crompton Daily Telegraph (UK) What seems an enjoyable piece of fluff about a summer camp romance is, in its own quiet way, a powerful morality tale. Dec 18, 2014 Full Review Michele Meek Ms. Magazine “Dirty Dancing” is one of the only films from this era that depicts a girl’s embracing her sexual desire and agency—without regret. Feb 23, 2023 Full Review Zita Short InSession Film The use of locations is another virtue that Dirty Dancing has on its side as you do come to feel at home in the resort and regret the fact that establishments like this disappeared. Feb 7, 2023 Full Review Amberleigh Jack Stuff.co.nz The film is still an easy, classic watch that still tugs at the emotions at the end. Nobody puts Baby in the corner, indeed. Dec 15, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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jose manny Awesome movie! One of the best movies ever made! Cant believe its 37 yrs old already! Still a must see.. glad I got to see on the big screen Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/30/24 Full Review DC Great seeing this on the big screen!! I graduated high school in 1987, and never caught it on big screen. Loved this opportunity! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/29/24 Full Review reed.clark77 Ultimate 80s classic!! Nobody puts Baby in the corner! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/29/23 Full Review Elizabeth I've seen it at least 100 times, but it was great to finally see it on the big screen! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/29/23 Full Review Brigitte I had the time of my life Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/29/23 Full Review Sandy K Awesome movie, never disappointed..Brings back good memories..Times were a lot slower, oh yes.. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/28/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - I'm Out, Baby Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - I'm Out, Baby 1:18 Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - Log Dancing Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - Log Dancing 2:11 Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - Dirty Knife and a Folding Table Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - Dirty Knife and a Folding Table 1:51 Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - Dance With Me Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - Dance With Me 3:00 Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - Johnny Didn't Do It Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - Johnny Didn't Do It 1:48 Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - I'm Sorry I Lied Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - I'm Sorry I Lied 1:32 Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - Nobody Puts Baby in a Corner 1:05 Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - Have You Had Many Women? Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - Have You Had Many Women? 1:59 Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - Hungry Eyes Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - Hungry Eyes 2:59 Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - Love Is Strange Dirty Dancing: Official Clip - Love Is Strange 1:21 View more videos
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Synopsis Baby (Jennifer Grey) is one listless summer away from the Peace Corps. Hoping to enjoy her youth while it lasts, she's disappointed when her summer plans deposit her at a sleepy resort in the Catskills with her parents. Her luck turns around, however, when the resort's dance instructor, Johnny (Patrick Swayze), enlists Baby as his new partner, and the two fall in love. Baby's father forbids her from seeing Johnny, but she's determined to help him perform the last big dance of the summer.
Director
Emile Ardolino
Producer
Linda Gottlieb
Screenwriter
Eleanor Bergstein
Distributor
Artisan Entertainment
Production Co
Vestron Pictures
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Romance, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 25, 1987, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
May 1, 2007
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 17, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$486.3K
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Surround
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