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21st August 1987
1h 40m
Emile Ardolino

Dirty Dancing

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Dirty Dancing is a 1987 Musical Drama film released on 21st August; Emile Ardolino directed the film which stars Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, and Jerry Orbach. A sequel, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, was released in 2004. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $208,577,242 on its budget.

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 hoofer—and unexpectedly falling in love.

If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 12:27pm.

Ratings

MetaCritic
65/100
Rotten Tomatoes
69%
IMDb
7.0/10

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Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights poster
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Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

3% 0-12
10% 20-29
8% 30-39
5% 40-49
5% 50-59
5% 60-69
3% 70-79
5% 80-89
58% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

25% Female
60% Male
15% Unknown

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions

Who plays the lead role(s) in Dirty Dancing?
The lead role is played by Jennifer Grey.
Is Dirty Dancing on Netflix?
No, Dirty Dancing is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is Dirty Dancing on Amazon Prime?
No, Dirty Dancing is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is Dirty Dancing on Disney Plus?
No, Dirty Dancing is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States