Dirty Dancing (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1987, Dirty Dancing is a drama, romance and music film directed by Emile Ardolino, running about 100 minutes. “First dance. First love. The time of your life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Dirty Dancing stars Jennifer Grey as Frances 'Baby' Houseman, Patrick Swayze as Johnny Castle, Jerry Orbach as Dr. Jake Houseman and Cynthia Rhodes as Penny Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Dirty Dancing has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $214.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, YouTube TV and Sling TV Orange and Blue and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dirty Dancing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dirty Dancing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dirty Dancing (1987)?
- In US, Dirty Dancing is available to stream on Hulu, YouTube TV and Sling TV Orange and Blue, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dirty Dancing worth watching?
- Dirty Dancing holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dirty Dancing?
- Dirty Dancing stars Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, Jerry Orbach, Cynthia Rhodes and Jack Weston.
- When was Dirty Dancing released?
- Dirty Dancing was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.