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Dirty Dancing
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Emile Ardolino. With Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, Jerry Orbach.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTExpecting 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 t…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Dirty Dancing.
MoviHero lists August 21, 1987 as the release date for Dirty Dancing. Emile Ardolino is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jennifer Grey as Baby Houseman, Patrick Swayze as Johnny Castle, Jerry Orbach as Jake Houseman, Cynthia Rhodes as Penny Johnson. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 21, 1987
GenresDrama · Romance · Music
Runtime1h 40m
DirectorEmile Ardolino
CastJennifer Grey as Baby Houseman, Patrick Swayze as Johnny Castle, Jerry Orbach as Jake Houseman, Cynthia Rhodes as Penny Johnson
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Dirty Dancing right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Dirty Dancing runs 1h 40m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 6,760 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Pretty iconic. Not sure how I hadn't logged this until now, given it's a film I watched quite a bit growing up due to it…”
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“This was schmaltzy but decent and could have been a lot worse.”
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“Entertaining hit with lush Appalachian locations, but the writing doesn't respect the intelligence of the viewer RELEASED IN 1987 and directed by Emile Ardolino, "Dirty…”
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“A pretty simplistic film with a plot that's more of an excuse to show dance scenes and an extremely surface level handling of the issues…”
Viewer reaction
“An ok movie. A lot of cheesy parts that I didn't like. I did like the dancing and the love story. I guess it was…”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherBaby HousemanBaby Houseman in Dirty Dancing (1987), played by Jennifer Grey.Open character guide otherJohnny CastleJohnny Castle in Dirty Dancing (1987), played by Patrick Swayze.Open character guide otherJake HousemanJake Houseman in Dirty Dancing (1987), played by Jerry Orbach.Open character guide
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