Dirty Dancing

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Dirty Dancing

PG-13

Released Aug 25, 1987

1h 40m

Romance

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Amberleigh Jack

The Post 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

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Kc

Great feel good movie! Great soundtrack perfect evening.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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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

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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

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reed.clark77

Ultimate 80s classic!! Nobody puts Baby in the corner!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/29/23

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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

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Brigitte

I had the time of my life

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/29/23

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Emile Ardolino

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Frances "Baby" Houseman

Patrick Swayze

Johnny Castle

Jerry Orbach

Jake Houseman

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Penny Johnson

Jack Weston

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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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