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Dirty Dancing

PG-1319871h 40mEmile Ardolino
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 73% · Metacritic 65

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"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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HotelDaughterDancingSecret LoveRobberySibling RelationshipSummer CampDancing MasterMamboDance Performance

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What is Dirty Dancing (1987) about?

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.

Who stars in Dirty Dancing?

Dirty Dancing stars Jennifer Grey (Baby Houseman), Patrick Swayze (Johnny Castle), Jerry Orbach (Jake Houseman), Cynthia Rhodes (Penny Johnson), Jack Weston (Max Kellerman). The film was directed by Emile Ardolino.

How long is Dirty Dancing?

Dirty Dancing has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated PG-13.

Is Dirty Dancing worth watching?

Dirty Dancing holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Drama, Music, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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