Dirty Dancing

Quick Info

Year
1987
Director
Emile Ardolino
Duration
100 min
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$215M

External Ratings

IMDb7.3
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes73%
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Dirty Dancing

Emile Ardolino1987100mEN

Our Rating

7.5/10
7.4/10
Story
7.5/10
Acting
7.3/10
Direction
7.1/10
Cinematography
6.9/10
Music

Overview

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.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.4
Acting
7.5
Direction
7.3
Cinematography
7.1
Music
6.9

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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