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Dirty Dancing

1987·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13
IMDb7.1Metacritic657.2Rotten Tomatoes73%90%

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Dirty Dancing fingerprint

Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply romantic and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Coming of Age9

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

First dance. First love. The time of your life.

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.
Coming-of-Age RomanceSummer LoveClassic SoundtrackDance & MusicSocially ConsciousWorking Class StoryNostalgic VibeRelationship DramaFamily Dynamics

Crew

Directed by:
Emile Ardolino, Nathalie Vadim, Herb Gains
Written by:
Eleanor Bergstein
Produced by:
Dori Berinstein, Jeff Block, Bonnie Timmermann
Composed by:
John Pritchett, Jellybean Benítez, Dan Sable

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Questions about Dirty Dancing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dirty Dancing legally?

NetflixYouTube TVSling TV Orange and BlueMovieSphere+

Dirty Dancing is included with a subscription to Netflix, YouTube TV, and Sling TV Orange and Blue in the United States. 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 Dirty Dancing worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dirty Dancing rated?

PG-13Sexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Dirty Dancing?

1 h 40 min

Dirty Dancing runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dirty Dancing?

Critics69
Audiences78

Not quite. Audiences rate Dirty Dancing higher (78) than critics (69). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Dirty Dancing a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$215 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $215 million worldwide, 35.8 times its budget.

What language is Dirty Dancing in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dirty Dancing?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dirty Dancing in 104 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dirty Dancing use?

Chekhov's SkillLady in RedRich Suitor, Poor SuitorRich Suitor, Poor SuitorCannot Tell a LiePresent-Day PastFoolish Sibling, Responsible SiblingRule of SymbolismSexy Soaked ShirtJerk with a Heart of GoldShirtless SceneGilligan Cutand 108 more

TV Tropes lists 120 storytelling tropes for Dirty Dancing, including Chekhov's Skill, Lady in Red, Rich Suitor, Poor Suitor.