
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%
📺 Where to Watch
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Dirty Dancing
Our Rating
7.5/10
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7.5/10
7.3/10
7.1/10
6.9/10
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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