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Staying Alive

1983·Movie
1h 36min·PG
IMDb4.8Metacritic246.9Rotten Tomatoes3%40%

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHoopla

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Staying Alive fingerprint

High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Romance6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

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.
DanceBroadwayShowbizRomanceDrama1980sContemporary RealismPop CultureMusic-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Sylvester Stallone, Julie Pitkanen
Written by:
Sylvester Stallone, Norman Wexler, Nik Cohn
Produced by:
Sylvester Stallone, James D. Brubaker, James D. Brubaker
Composed by:
Robin Gibb, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb

Sequels and Prequels

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Poster for Staying Alive

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Questions about Staying Alive

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Where can I stream Staying Alive legally?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHoopla

Staying Alive is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Staying Alive worth watching?

33
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 3%, and Metacritic 24). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Staying Alive rated?

PGStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Staying Alive?

1 h 36 min

Staying Alive runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Staying Alive?

Critics14
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate Staying Alive higher (52) than critics (14). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

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.

What language is Staying Alive in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Staying Alive?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Staying Alive in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Staying Alive use?

Armor-Piercing ResponseBookendsDriven to SuicideBased on a Great Big LieOnly the Leads Get a Happy EndingDon't Make Me Take My Belt Off!Auto EroticaFanservice Extra"Friends" Rent ControlTeen PregnancyRock Me, Amadeus!Blaming the Victimand 82 more

TV Tropes lists 94 storytelling tropes for Staying Alive, including Armor-Piercing Response, Bookends, Driven to Suicide.