Dirty Dancing
First dance. First love. The time of your life.
1987 • 100 min • Drama · Music · Romance
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 73 Audience · 6626 · 100%
In the summer of 1963, 17-year-old Baby Houseman joins her family at a Catskills resort, where she unexpectedly falls for the dance instructor. She steps in as his partner for a crucial performance, discovering new passions and challenging her family's expectations. This coming-of-age story explores first love and self-discovery through dance.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 5/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Some suggestive dancing and romantic situations
- Discussions around an unplanned pregnancy
- Brief moments of tension and rebellion
What it models well
- Self-discovery and independence
- Standing up for what is right
- Finding your voice and passion
- Intergenerational understanding
Talk about it after
- Exploring societal expectations and class differences
- The importance of informed consent and safe choices
- Dealing with family expectations vs. personal desires
- The transformative power of dance and music
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Top billed cast
Director: Emile Ardolino • Crew: Eleanor Bergstein
Trailers & clips
Dirty Dancing (1987) Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-1169]
Official 35th Anniversary Trailer
35th Anniversary Fathom Event
Natalie Portman announces DIRTY DANCING for AFI Movie Club
BTS - 'It Was Only Jennifer For Me'
BTS - 'Dancing'
BTS - 'Screentesting Patrick Swayze & Jennifer Grey'
BTS - 'The Eureka Moment'
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.3/10 (6,626)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Box office
- $214,577,242
- Franchise
- Dirty Dancing Collection
- IMDb
- tt0092890
- Official site
- lionsgateathome.com
