Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysHispanic & Latino VoicesSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Grease

  • 19781978
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
275K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
503
58
John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in Grease (1978)
Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance?
Play trailer1:20
10 Videos
99+ Photos
ComedyMusicalRomance

Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance?Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance?Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance?

IMDb RATING
7.2/10
275K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
503
58
  • Director
    • Randal Kleiser
  • Writers
    • Jim Jacobs(based on the original musical by)
    • Warren Casey(based on the original musical by)
    • Bronte Woodard(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • John Travolta
    • Olivia Newton-John
    • Stockard Channing
  • Director
    • Randal Kleiser
  • Writers
    • Jim Jacobs(based on the original musical by)
    • Warren Casey(based on the original musical by)
    • Bronte Woodard(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • John Travolta
    • Olivia Newton-John
    • Stockard Channing
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 496User reviews
    • 109Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 10 nominations total

    Videos10

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:20
    Watch Official Trailer
    Grease Sing-A-Long TV Spot
    Trailer 0:32
    Watch Grease Sing-A-Long TV Spot
    Grease Sing-a-Long
    Trailer 2:02
    Watch Grease Sing-a-Long
    Grease Sing-A-Long
    Trailer 2:02
    Watch Grease Sing-A-Long
    Grease Sing-A-Long: "Greased Lightnin'"
    Clip 0:24
    Watch Grease Sing-A-Long: "Greased Lightnin'"
    Grease Sing-A-Long: “Grease Mash Up””
    Clip 1:30
    Watch Grease Sing-A-Long: “Grease Mash Up””
    Grease Sing-A-Long: “There Are Worse Things”
    Clip 1:09
    Watch Grease Sing-A-Long: “There Are Worse Things”
    Grease Sing-A-Long: "You're the One That I Want"
    Clip 0:50
    Watch Grease Sing-A-Long: "You're the One That I Want"
    'Grease' | Anniversary Mashup
    Video 1:01
    Watch 'Grease' | Anniversary Mashup
    You Just Watched: 'Grease'
    Video 4:04
    Watch You Just Watched: 'Grease'

    Photos254

    John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in Grease (1978)
    John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in Grease (1978)
    John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in Grease (1978)
    Olivia Newton-John in Grease (1978)
    John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in Grease (1978)
    John Travolta, Jeff Conaway, Barry Pearl, Greg Rosatti, Michael Tucci, and Kelly Ward in Grease (1978)
    John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Annette Charles, and Didi Conn in Grease (1978)
    John Travolta, Jeff Conaway, Barry Pearl, Michael Tucci, and Kelly Ward in Grease (1978)
    John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in Grease (1978)
    Sha-Na-Na in Grease (1978)
    Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Lorenzo Lamas, Susan Buckner, Edd Byrnes, Didi Conn, Eddie Deezen, and Michael Tucci in Grease (1978)
    John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Annette Charles, Didi Conn, and Michael Tucci in Grease (1978)

    Top cast

    Edit
    John Travolta
    John Travolta
    • Danny
    Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John
    • Sandy
    Stockard Channing
    Stockard Channing
    • Rizzo
    Jeff Conaway
    Jeff Conaway
    • Kenickie
    Barry Pearl
    Barry Pearl
    • Doody
    Michael Tucci
    Michael Tucci
    • Sonny
    Kelly Ward
    Kelly Ward
    • Putzie
    Didi Conn
    Didi Conn
    • Frenchie
    Jamie Donnelly
    Jamie Donnelly
    • Jan
    Dinah Manoff
    Dinah Manoff
    • Marty
    Eve Arden
    Eve Arden
    • Principal McGee
    Frankie Avalon
    Frankie Avalon
    • Teen Angel
    Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell
    • Vi
    Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes
    • Vince Fontaine
    Sid Caesar
    Sid Caesar
    • Coach Calhoun
    Alice Ghostley
    Alice Ghostley
    • Mrs. Murdock
    Dody Goodman
    Dody Goodman
    • Blanche
    Sha-Na-Na
    Sha-Na-Na
    • Johnny Casino & The Gamblers
    • Director
      • Randal Kleiser
    • Writers
      • Jim Jacobs(based on the original musical by)
      • Warren Casey(based on the original musical by)
      • Bronte Woodard(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    'Grease' Anniversary Mashup

    'Grease' Anniversary Mashup

    Take a look back at scenes from the beloved film, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John.
    Watch now
    Image caption not available
    1:01

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Rizzo's hickeys were real. Stockard Channing said in an interview that Jeff Conaway insisted on applying them himself.
    • Goofs
      During the drag race, 1970s trucks and cars are driving on the overpass in the background.
    • Quotes

      Sandy: My parents want to invite you over for tea on Sunday.

      Danny: I don't like tea.

      Sandy: [laughing] You don't have to drink tea.

      Danny: I don't like parents.

    • Crazy credits
      The ending credits show actors' names to the side of mock-up yearbook pages featuring various characters from the movie.
    • Alternate versions
      A "pan & scan" version was broadcast on Spanish Castilian TV showing the movie cropped to 1.85:1 and only musical numbers (and credits) were shown in it's original 2.35:1.
    • Connections
      Edited into Yoostar 2: In the Movies (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Grease
      Written by Barry Gibb
      Performed by Frankie Valli

    User reviews496

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    Great Film
    I personally love this movie, however I have been told that you have to be a big fan of musicals to enjoy it. The music is catchy, the dancing is impressive, and the story line is great.

    Sandy and Danny meet in California over summer break and fall in love. Little did they know that they would be attending the same high school when going back to school. Both were surprised and excited to see each other, however they were influenced by there friends at school. It is a question throughout the whole film whether or not Danny and Sandy will be able to regain their love.
    helpful•8
    1
    • jrich-37411
    • May 10, 2017

    FAQ7

    • What is 'Grease' about?
    • Is 'Grease' based on a book?
    • Who is Sandra Dee?

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • December 8, 1978 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Grease Sing-A-Long
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles River Basin - Between 1st & 4th Street Bridges, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Robert Stigwood Organization (RSO)
      • Allan Carr Production
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $190,071,103
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,941,717
      • Jun 18, 1978
    • Gross worldwide
      • $396,271,103
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby(35 mm prints, original release)
      • 70 mm 6-Track(70 mm prints, original release)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in Grease (1978)
    Top Gap
    What is the streaming release date of Grease (1978) in Canada?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The Best Movies and Shows in September
    See the IMDb Editors' picks
    View list
    List
    IMDb's Top 50 TV Dramas
    See the full list
    View image
    Photos
    We Love These Hollywood Power Couples
    See the gallery

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more access
    Sign in for more access
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.