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7.1
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clmsn
clmsn
rated 7

Super film

2 years ago
florian13
Florian Wendorff
rated 9

A fantastic movie! On the surface it seems to be a barely romantic film, but when you analyze it thoroughly the almost revolutionary potential unfolds. The timeless questions about class difference are the core element of this movie and make it a ...

2 years ago
mille-436428
mille
rated 10

All time favourite

2 years ago
caroline443
lassestrunk
ronnys_rullar
Ronny Svensson
rated 8

Modern klassiker som betytt så mycket ur ett feministiskt perspektiv!

3 years ago

Cast & Crew

Emile Ardolino
As Cameo (uncredited)
Emile Ardolino
Director
Jerry Orbach
As Dr. Jake Houseman
Patrick Swayze
As Johnny Castle
Wayne Knight
As Stan
Jennifer Grey
As Frances "Baby" Houseman
Jack Weston
As Max Kellerman
Garry Goodrow
As Moe Pressman

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What is Dirty Dancing about? Toggle content

In the summer of 1963, 17-year-old Frances "Baby" Houseman (Jennifer Grey) is vacationing with her family at Kellerman's, an upscale Catskills resort. Baby secretly observes the resort's dance instructor, Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze), and is attracted to him. She learns that Johnny's dance partner, Penny (Cynthia Rhodes), is pregnant and gets her father, Dr. Jake Houseman (Jerry Orbach), to pay for Penny's abortion. Baby volunteers to stand in for Penny and performs with Johnny, developing a mutual attraction. However, their love is complicated by their different social status and Baby's father's disapproval. The film explores themes of class, love, and identity as Baby navigates her way through a world that is foreign to her. The movie features iconic songs such as "I've Had the Time of My Life" and "Hungry Eyes," which have become synonymous with the film's romantic and energetic spirit. Dirty Dancing was a major box office success and became a cultural phenomenon, appealing to audiences of all ages with its timeless story of love and self-discovery.

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What movies are similar to Dirty Dancing? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Dirty Dancing include Singles, Crossroads, Purple Rain, Hearts of Fire, Pure Country, Carmen.

When was Dirty Dancing released in theaters? Toggle content

Dirty Dancing was released in theaters on August 21, 1987.