Dirty Dancing
Dirty Dancing (1987) is a music drama, directed by Emile Ardolino. It stars Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze. It captures the growing pains of youth. The 100-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.
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What Dirty Dancing Is About
Emile Ardolino's 1987 film follows Frances on holiday with her family. She meets Johnny, the resort's dance instructor. After an injury she has to take someone's place on stage. The film builds the dancing on top of class difference; the narrative takes up the consequences of an illegal abortion directly and does not pass over it. Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze lead. It was made on a low budget. One of its songs won an Academy Award. Who it's for: those who like dance films and eighties romance. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a light holiday film; it carries a heavy secondary line.
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What is Dirty Dancing about?
Emile Ardolino's 1987 film follows Frances on holiday with her family. She meets Johnny, the resort's dance instructor.
Where can I watch Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing is available to watch on digital platforms such as AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+, Philo, Sling TV Orange and Blue. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing runs for 100 minutes (1h 40m).
When did Dirty Dancing come out?
Dirty Dancing was released in 1987.
Who directed Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing was directed by Emile Ardolino.
Who stars in Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing stars Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, Cynthia Rhodes, Neal Jones.
What is Dirty Dancing's rating?
Dirty Dancing holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.
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