Dirty Dancing (1987)
A young woman’s summer of unexpected romance unfolds through dance at a Catskills resort.
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.
How intense is Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. Rated PG-13.
What Dirty Dancing feels like
- Tone
- romanticfeel goodnostalgic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watchFamily night
Where to stream Dirty Dancing
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Is Dirty Dancing for you?
Is Dirty Dancing scary?
No. Dirty Dancing is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Dirty Dancing gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Dirty Dancing sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Dirty Dancing 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 Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Dirty Dancing have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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