Dirty Dancing

First dance. First love. The time of your life.

19871h 40m7.3(6,685 votes)

DramaMusicRomance

Synopsis

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.

Dirty Dancing (1987) is a drama, music, and romance film directed by Emile Ardolino. It stars Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, and Jerry Orbach. The film runs for 1 hour 40 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 6,685 votes.

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Director

Emile Ardolino

Cast

Jennifer Grey

Baby Houseman

Patrick Swayze

Johnny Castle

Jerry Orbach

Jake Houseman

Cynthia Rhodes

Penny Johnson

Jack Weston

Max Kellerman

Jane Brucker

Lisa Houseman

Kelly Bishop

Marjorie Houseman

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Who stars in Dirty Dancing?

Dirty Dancing stars Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, Jerry Orbach, and Cynthia Rhodes, and was directed by Emile Ardolino.

How long is Dirty Dancing?

Dirty Dancing has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes.

When did Dirty Dancing come out?

Dirty Dancing was released in 1987.

What genre is Dirty Dancing?

Dirty Dancing is a drama, music, and romance film.

Is Dirty Dancing worth watching?

Dirty Dancing holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.