Dirty Dancing

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Dirty Dancing

PG-13,

1987,

1h 40m,

Romance/

Drama

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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.

Critics Consensus

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

May 27, 2016

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.

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Chris Chase

New York Daily News

Aug 20, 2015

3.5/4

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.

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Sarah Crompton

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Dec 18, 2014

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

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Jan 12, 2026

4.5/5

Dirty Dancing delivers classic romance, iconic choreography, and a killer soundtrack, earning its place as a beloved film while reminding us of the social and cultural world it reflects.

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Richard Freedman

Newark Star-Ledger

Jan 6, 2026

The characters are as interesting off the dance floor as on.

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Michele Meek

Ms. Magazine

Feb 23, 2023

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

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Abraham R

Apr 10, 2019

'Nobody puts Baby in a corner' !? Who wrote that ?! Garbage !

Jan 31, 2019

The best inspiring romance movie ever made! With 2 pf the best movie songs ever sung: Do You Love Me? and I've Had the Time of My Life! And the best movie quote ever spoken: "Nobody puts Baby in a corner."

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Albus S

Oct 29, 2018

A timeless classic indeed.

Rey L

Sep 20, 2018

This is a really little 80s gem that got touch by a lot of people. Enjoyed every aspect of it the dancing, the acting, the dialogue , the plot, the script and the whole atmosphere that this movie created, Dirty Dancing is a truly powerful magnificent and very appealing movie that leaves you deeply touched and with a wonderful feeling in your heart and soul and an inspiration to dance. So for this being one great 80s movies that is still remember today and still touches the hearts of people right now, and for iconic soundtrack and song at the ending scene, Dirty Dancing goes down as one great movie to be remember, As that being said I give " Dirty Dancing " a C.

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Aug 18, 2018

This, it was the best movie i saw in my entire life. It was so relatable even if i am an male. :)

Jun 28, 2018

literally, my favorite movie of all time. i have seen it over a 100 times and I've yet to tire from the dances and the love story.

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Emile Ardolino

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Jennifer Grey

Frances "Baby" Houseman

Patrick Swayze

Johnny Castle

Jerry Orbach

Jake Houseman

Cynthia Rhodes

Penny Johnson

Jack Weston

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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

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