Burlesque (2010)
A small-town dreamer finds her voice and saves a vibrant club with dazzling song and dance.
Ali leaves behind a troubled life and follows her dreams to Los Angeles, where she lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical revue. Vowing to perform there, she makes the leap from bar to stage, helping restore the club's former glory.
How intense is Burlesque?
Burlesque has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What Burlesque feels like
- Tone
- campyfeel goodupliftingheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate night
Where to stream Burlesque
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Burlesque for you?
Is Burlesque scary?
No. Burlesque is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Burlesque gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Burlesque sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Burlesque OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Burlesque?
Burlesque runs 1h 59m.
Where can I stream Burlesque?
Burlesque is streaming on Hulu and YouTube (free).
Does Burlesque have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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