Dirty Dancing

1987 | 1h 40min | 7.3

First dance. First love. The time of your life.

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Overview

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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Dirty Dancing

1987 | 1h 40min
Drama | Music | Romance
★ 7.3
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PACING
5.5
Slow Fast
COMPLEXITY
5.1
Casual Mind-Bending
ATMOSPHERE
3.4
Light Dark
VISUALS
5.2
Raw / Indie Epic / CGI
AUDACIOUS • CATSKILL RESORT • CLASS DIFFERENCES

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