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1987 · Movie · 1h 40m · PG-13

Dirty Dancing

CriticsCritics: 69
AudienceAudience: 7.3

During a family summer in the Catskills, a sheltered 17-year-old discovers an exciting world of professional dancing. When she steps in as a dancer’s partner, she grows closer to a charismatic instructor and begins challenging her assumptions about romance, class, and independence.

My take

You’ll probably enjoy this if you like nostalgic romances, catchy music, and high-energy dancing, especially films such as Footloose or Step Up; Not for you if you dislike melodrama, clichés, or dated storytelling.

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Cast

Jennifer GreyPatrick SwayzeJerry OrbachCynthia RhodesJack WestonJane BruckerKelly BishopLonny Price

Director

Emile Ardolino

If tonight is a Dirty Dancing night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.