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Dirty Dancing (1987)

โ€œFirst dance. First love. The time of your life.โ€

7.3/10 ยท 6,690 votes 1h 40m pg-13 RomanceDramaMusic

#13 of 59 films from 1987 #306 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Emile Ardolino ยท Written by Eleanor Bergstein

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Overview

Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional hooferโ€”and unexpectedly falling in love.

Cast

Jennifer Greyas Baby Houseman
Patrick Swayzeas Johnny Castle
Jerry Orbachas Jake Houseman
Cynthia Rhodesas Penny Johnson
Jack Westonas Max Kellerman
Jane Bruckeras Lisa Houseman
Kelly Bishopas Marjorie Houseman
Lonny Priceas Neil Kellerman
Max Cantoras Robbie Gould
Charles "Honi" Colesas Tito Suarez
Neal Jonesas Billy Kostecki
"Cousin Brucie" Morrowas Magician
Wayne Knightas Stan
Paula Truemanas Mrs. Schumacher

Facts

Release dateAugust 21, 1987
Runtime100 min (1h 40m) โ€” about the same as the 1987 average of 106 min
GenresRomance, Drama, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$6,000,000
Box office$214,577,242 (35.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0092890

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Questions

How long is Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Is Dirty Dancing worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 6,690 votes, which places it #13 of 59 films released in 1987 in this index (top 80%) and #306 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing was directed by Emile Ardolino. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sister Act (1992), 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990).
Who stars in Dirty Dancing?
Jennifer Grey as Baby Houseman; Patrick Swayze as Johnny Castle; Jerry Orbach as Jake Houseman; Cynthia Rhodes as Penny Johnson; Jack Weston as Max Kellerman; Jane Brucker as Lisa Houseman.
What is Dirty Dancing rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dirty Dancing?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11856.

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