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Staying Alive

Seen it?

1983 | 96 min | Drama, Music, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 6 times its budget, but just 3% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved Dirty Dancing or West Side Story, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    3% on Rotten Tomatoes, 24 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.. Plus: Nominated for 2 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $126 million worldwide on a $22 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 235K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sylvester Stallone

  • John TravoltaTony Manero
  • Cynthia RhodesJackie
  • Finola HughesLaura
  • Steve InwoodJesse
  • Julie BovassoMrs. Manero
  • Charles WardButler
  • Steve BickfordSound Technician
  • Patrick BradyDerelict
  • Norma DonaldsonFatima
  • Jesse DoranMark