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Burlesque

2010Movie1 h 59 minPG-13

55

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A romantic, hopeful drama movie about everyday modern life and show business, with standout score.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

It takes a legend... to make a star

Ali leaves behind a troubled life and follows her dreams to Los Angeles, where she lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical revue. Vowing to perform there, she makes the leap from bar to stage, helping restore the club's former glory.

Feels like

Musical Drama
Showbiz
Pop Culture
Romance
Visual Spectacle
Strong Female Lead
Dreams and Ambition
Transformation
Contemporary Setting

Crew

Directed by: Steve Antin
Written by: Steve Antin
Produced by: Donald De Line
Music by: Christophe Beck

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Facts

November 23, 2010 · 1 h 59 min · PG-13

Released: November 23, 2010
Runtime: 1 h 59 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Sexual Content
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $55 million
Box office: $90 million
Available in: 132 countries

Tropes

True Companions, Actor Allusion, Expy +9

True Companions
Actor Allusion
Expy
Brick Joke
Amicable Exes
Slut-Shaming
Mr. Fanservice
Lady Drunk
Last Het Romance
Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!
Team Prima Donna
Tears of Joy

12 of 59 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Burlesque?"

Questions about Burlesque

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Burlesque?

In the United States, Burlesque streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 99 other countries.

Is Burlesque worth watching?

55

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (42).

Is Burlesque okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Burlesque good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Burlesque?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Burlesque use?

True CompanionsActor AllusionExpyBrick JokeAmicable ExesSlut-ShamingMr. FanserviceLady DrunkLast Het RomanceNice Job Fixing It, Villain!Team Prima DonnaTears of Joyand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including True Companions, Actor Allusion, and Expy.