Dirty Dancing
Seen it?1987 | 100 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It made about 36 times its budget, people are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.
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 Boogie Nights, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Original Song. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Original Song – Motion Picture. Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Feature. Also nominated for 3 more Golden Globes. Plus 7 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$215 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 791K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Emile Ardolino
- Jennifer GreyBaby Houseman
- Patrick SwayzeJohnny Castle
- Jerry OrbachJake Houseman
- Cynthia RhodesPenny Johnson
- Jack WestonMax Kellerman
- Jane BruckerLisa Houseman
- Kelly BishopMarjorie Houseman
- Lonny PriceNeil Kellerman
- Max CantorRobbie Gould
- Charles "Honi" ColesTito Suarez