Dirty Dancing

1987 Emile Ardolino 1h 40m
Drama Music Romance

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.

Cast

Jennifer Grey Frances "Baby" Houseman
Patrick Swayze Johnny Castle
Cynthia Rhodes Penny Johnson
Neal Jones Billy Kostecki
Jerry Orbach Dr. Jake Houseman
Kelly Bishop Marjorie Houseman
Jane Brucker Lisa Houseman
Max Cantor Robbie Gould

Vibes

Emotional Chill Deeply Moving Crowd Pleaser

Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with Dirty Dancing

Footloose 1984
Dancing against the establishment. Two 80s films about young people who refuse to sit still. Watch as a double feature
An Officer and a Gentleman 1982
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