Dirty Dancing(1987)
“First dance. First love. The time of your life.”
Overview
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.
Director
Emile Ardolino
Studio
Great American Films Limited Partnership
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$215M
Cast
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
Kelly Bishop
as Marjorie Houseman
Jane Brucker
as Lisa Houseman
Max Cantor
as Robbie Gould
Jack Weston
as Max Kellerman
Lonny Price
as Neil Kellerman
Wayne Knight
as Stan
Charles "Honi" Coles
as Tito Suarez
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$215M
Production Companies
Great American Films Limited Partnership • Vestron Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dirty Dancing?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dirty Dancing (1987).
What is Dirty Dancing 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 directed Dirty Dancing?▼
Dirty Dancing was directed by Emile Ardolino and released in 1987. It is a drama, music, romance film.
How long is Dirty Dancing?▼
Dirty Dancing has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Dirty Dancing?▼
The cast of Dirty Dancing includes 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 more.
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