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Dirty Dancing

  • 1987
  • 16
  • 1h 40m
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7.1/10
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Dirty Dancing (1987)
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Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle.Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle.Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle.

  • Director
    • Emile Ardolino
  • Writer
    • Eleanor Bergstein
  • Stars
    • Patrick Swayze
    • Jennifer Grey
    • Jerry Orbach
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    264K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,106
    113
    • Director
      • Emile Ardolino
    • Writer
      • Eleanor Bergstein
    • Stars
      • Patrick Swayze
      • Jennifer Grey
      • Jerry Orbach
    • 564User reviews
    • 130Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 12 wins & 9 nominations total

    Videos20

    Dirty Dancing: 30th Anniversary Edition
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    Dirty Dancing: 30th Anniversary Edition
    Trailer 0:32
    Dirty Dancing: 30th Anniversary Edition
    Dirty Dancing: Ultimate Edition DVD
    Trailer 1:15
    Dirty Dancing: Ultimate Edition DVD
    Dirty Dancing: Ultimate Edition DVD
    Trailer 1:13
    Dirty Dancing: Ultimate Edition DVD
    Dirty Dancing
    Trailer 1:36
    Dirty Dancing
    Dirty Dancing: 30th Anniversary Edition
    Clip 1:50
    Dirty Dancing: 30th Anniversary Edition

    Photos289

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    Top cast40

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    Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze
    • Johnny Castle
    Jennifer Grey
    Jennifer Grey
    • Baby Houseman
    Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach
    • Jake Houseman
    Cynthia Rhodes
    Cynthia Rhodes
    • Penny Johnson
    Jack Weston
    Jack Weston
    • Max Kellerman
    Jane Brucker
    Jane Brucker
    • Lisa Houseman
    Kelly Bishop
    Kelly Bishop
    • Marjorie Houseman
    Lonny Price
    Lonny Price
    • Neil Kellerman
    Max Cantor
    • Robbie Gould
    Charles 'Honi' Coles
    • Tito Suarez
    • (as Charles Honi Coles)
    Neal Jones
    Neal Jones
    • Billy Kostecki
    'Cousin Brucie' Morrow
    • Magician
    Wayne Knight
    Wayne Knight
    • Stan
    Paula Trueman
    Paula Trueman
    • Mrs. Schumacher
    Alvin Myerovich
    • Mr. Schumacher
    Miranda Garrison
    Miranda Garrison
    • Vivian Pressman
    Garry Goodrow
    • Moe Pressman
    Antone Pagán
    Antone Pagán
    • Staff Kid
    • (as Antone Pagan)
    • Director
      • Emile Ardolino
    • Writer
      • Eleanor Bergstein
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Patrick Swayze had to convince Jennifer Grey to be in this film because she disliked him so much while filming Red Dawn (1984).
    • Goofs
      When Baby and some of the other girls are practicing their dance routines, many of them are wearing 1980's style workout and aerobics clothing that was not in style in the early 60's.
    • Quotes

      Baby: Me? I'm scared of everything. I'm scared of what I saw, I'm scared of what I did, of who I am, and most of all I'm scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life the way I feel when I'm with you.

    • Connections
      Edited into Lilyhammer: Out of Africa (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Be My Baby
      Written by Jeff Barry (uncredited), Ellie Greenwich (uncredited), and Phil Spector (uncredited)
      Performed by The Ronettes
      Courtesy of Phil Spector International, Inc.
      Produced by Phil Spector

    User reviews564

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    9/10

    It's timeless classic love story from 1987

    Dirty Dancing is an all time timeless love story classic that has captivated audiences for decades. Movie is set in 1960s, and the film follows the story of Frances "Baby" Houseman, played by Jennifer Grey, as she spends the summer with her family at a resort in the Catskills. There, she falls in love with Johnny Castle, played by Patrick Swayze, a talented dancer who teaches her the art of dirty dancing.

    The chemistry between Grey and Swayze is magical and super electric, and their dance numbers are nothing short of mesmerizing. Swayze's effortless moves and rugged charm are perfectly matched by Grey's innocent yet determined spirit. Their romance is the heart of the movie, and their relationship is both steamy and sweet. I like this movie and i recommend it to all my followers.
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    • Feb 13, 2023
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    FAQ6

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 13, 1987 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Baile caliente
    • Filming locations
      • Mountain Lake Resort - 115 Hotel Circle, Pembroke, Virginia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Great American Films Limited Partnership
      • Vestron Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $64,577,242
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,900,000
      • Aug 23, 1987
    • Gross worldwide
      • $214,577,242
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo(original release)
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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