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Staying Alive

1983Movie1 h 36 minPG

DramaMusic
33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Metacritic246.9Rotten Tomatoes3%40%

A thrilling, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Tony Manero knows the old days are over. But nobody's gonna tell him he can't feel that good again.

Five years later, Tony Manero's Saturday Night Fever still burns. Now he's struts toward his biggest challenger yet - making it as a dancer on the Broadway stage.

Feels like

  • Dance
  • Broadway
  • Showbiz
  • Romance
  • Drama
  • 1980s
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Pop Culture
  • Music-Driven

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Sylvester Stallone
Written by
Sylvester Stallone, Norman Wexler
Produced by
Sylvester Stallone, Robert Stigwood
Music by
Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb

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Facts

July 11, 1983 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
July 11, 1983
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$22 million
Box office
$126 million
Available in
82 countries

Tropes

Armor-Piercing Response, Bookends, Driven to Suicide +9

  • Armor-Piercing Response
  • Bookends
  • Driven to Suicide
  • Based on a Great Big Lie
  • Only the Leads Get a Happy Ending
  • Don't Make Me Take My Belt Off!
  • Auto Erotica
  • Fanservice Extra
  • "Friends" Rent Control
  • Teen Pregnancy
  • Rock Me, Amadeus!
  • Blaming the Victim

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Staying Alive?"

Questions about Staying Alive

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Where can I stream Staying Alive?

KanopyHoopla

In the United States, Staying Alive is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Staying Alive worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 3%, and Metacritic 24). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (14).

Is Staying Alive a sequel?

  1. Saturday Night Fever (1977)
  2. Staying Alive (1983)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Saturday Night Fever (1977).

Is Staying Alive okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Staying Alive good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Staying Alive?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Staying Alive a box office hit?

Budget$22 million
Box office$126 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $22 million to make and earned $126 million worldwide, 5.7 times its budget.