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Dirty Dancing

1987·Movie·PG-13·100 min·7.3(6,521)

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

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.

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United StatesAMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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GermanyRTL+, RTL+ Max Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TV, Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Oldflix, Amazon Prime Video with AdsClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing is a 1987 English-language drama, music and romance film directed by Emile Ardolino. The cast is led by Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, Cynthia Rhodes. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 6500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+.

Dirty Dancing was produced by Great American Films Limited Partnership and Vestron Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 21, 1987, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $215 million worldwide.

Director
Emile Ardolino
Writers
Eleanor Bergstein
Release date
August 21, 1987
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$215 million
Production
Great American Films Limited Partnership, Vestron Pictures
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Dirty Dancing cast & crew

Dirty Dancing was directed by Emile Ardolino and written by Eleanor Bergstein.

The cast features Jennifer Grey as Frances "Baby" Houseman, Patrick Swayze as Johnny Castle, Cynthia Rhodes as Penny Johnson, Neal Jones as Billy Kostecki, Jerry Orbach as Dr. Jake Houseman, and Kelly Bishop as Marjorie Houseman.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Morris, cinematography is by Jeffrey Jur, and it was produced by Linda Gottlieb and Mitchell Cannold.

Is Dirty Dancing worth watching?

Dirty Dancing holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 6,521 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, music, and romance, Dirty Dancing is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Dirty Dancing

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Cast of Dirty Dancing

Jennifer Grey

Jennifer Grey

Frances "Baby" Houseman

Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze

Johnny Castle

Cynthia Rhodes

Cynthia Rhodes

Penny Johnson

Neal Jones

Neal Jones

Billy Kostecki

Jerry Orbach

Jerry Orbach

Dr. Jake Houseman

Kelly Bishop

Kelly Bishop

Marjorie Houseman

Jane Brucker

Jane Brucker

Lisa Houseman

Max Cantor

Max Cantor

Robbie Gould

Jack Weston

Jack Weston

Max Kellerman

Lonny Price

Lonny Price

Neil Kellerman

Wayne Knight

Wayne Knight

Stan

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Charles "Honi" Coles

Tito Suarez

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Dirty Dancing — FAQs

Where can I watch Dirty Dancing in United States?

Dirty Dancing is streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV in United States.

Is Dirty Dancing on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel ?

Yes — Dirty Dancing is currently available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel in United States.

What language is Dirty Dancing in?

Dirty Dancing is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Dirty Dancing?

Dirty Dancing runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).

What is Dirty Dancing rated?

Dirty Dancing is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 6,521 ratings.

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