Dirty Dancing

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Baby (Jennifer Grey) is one listless summer away from the Peace Corps. Hoping to enjoy her youth while it lasts, she's disappointed when her summer plans deposit her at a sleepy resort in the Catskills with her parents. Her luck turns around, however, when the resort's dance instructor, Johnny (Patrick Swayze), enlists Baby as his new partner, and the two fall in love. Baby's father forbids her from seeing Johnny, but she's determined to help him perform the last big dance of the summer.

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Like its winsome characters, Dirty Dancing uses impressive choreography and the power of song to surmount a series of formidable obstacles.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

It's a movie best seen through the hazy amber filter of '80s nostalgia, and if you're watching it without those rose-colored glasses on, God help you.

May 27, 2016

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Chris Chase

New York Daily News

I loved this movie. It seems to dream itself, as it tells the story of a young girl who comes alive in the summer of 1963.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 20, 2015

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Sarah Crompton

Daily Telegraph (UK)

What seems an enjoyable piece of fluff about a summer camp romance is, in its own quiet way, a powerful morality tale.

Dec 18, 2014

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Michele Meek

Ms. Magazine

“Dirty Dancing” is one of the only films from this era that depicts a girl’s embracing her sexual desire and agency—without regret.

Feb 23, 2023

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Zita Short

InSession Film

The use of locations is another virtue that Dirty Dancing has on its side as you do come to feel at home in the resort and regret the fact that establishments like this disappeared.

Feb 7, 2023

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Amberleigh Jack

Stuff.co.nz

The film is still an easy, classic watch that still tugs at the emotions at the end. Nobody puts Baby in the corner, indeed.

Dec 15, 2022

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reed.clark77 Ultimate 80s classic!! Nobody puts Baby in the corner! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/29/23 Full Review Elizabeth I've seen it at least 100 times, but it was great to finally see it on the big screen! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/29/23 Full Review Brigitte I had the time of my life Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/29/23 Full Review Sandy K Awesome movie, never disappointed..Brings back good memories..Times were a lot slower, oh yes.. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/28/23 Full Review erin d Just as spicy and sweet !!! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/18/22 Full Review Terry Dirty Dancing is that kind of sleeper hit you are not expecting to be a great moviethen it is! It felt like 1987 all over again. Loved the memories of great music and entertainment. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/11/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Emile Ardolino Director Jennifer Grey Frances "Baby" Houseman Patrick Swayze Johnny Castle Jerry Orbach Jake Houseman Cynthia Rhodes Penny Johnson Jack Weston Max Kellerman

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Synopsis Baby (Jennifer Grey) is one listless summer away from the Peace Corps. Hoping to enjoy her youth while it lasts, she's disappointed when her summer plans deposit her at a sleepy resort in the Catskills with her parents. Her luck turns around, however, when the resort's dance instructor, Johnny (Patrick Swayze), enlists Baby as his new partner, and the two fall in love. Baby's father forbids her from seeing Johnny, but she's determined to help him perform the last big dance of the summer.

Director: Emile Ardolino
Producer: Linda Gottlieb
Screenwriter: Eleanor Bergstein
Distributor: Artisan Entertainment
Production Co: Vestron Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 25, 1987, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): May 1, 2007
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 17, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $486.3K
Runtime: 1h 40m
Sound Mix: Surround