

Dirty Dancing
First dance. First love. The time of your life.
Drama
Music
Romance
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1987-08-21
Runtime:
1h 40m
Director:
Emile Ardolino
Writer:
Eleanor Bergstein
Top Cast

Jennifer Grey
Frances "Baby" Houseman

Patrick Swayze
Johnny Castle

Jerry Orbach
Dr. Jake Houseman

Cynthia Rhodes
Penny Johnson

Jack Weston
Max Kellerman

Jane Brucker
Lisa Houseman

Kelly Bishop
Marjorie Houseman

Lonny Price
Neil Kellerman

Max Cantor
Robbie Gould

Charles "Honi" Coles
Tito Suarez

Neal Jones
Billy Kostecki

"Cousin Brucie" Morrow
Magician
Official Videos

Official 35th Anniversary Trailer

35th Anniversary Fathom Event

Natalie Portman announces DIRTY DANCING for AFI Movie Club

"(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" Wins Original Song: 1988 Oscars

Dirty Dancing Outtakes

Patrick Swayze On Love Scenes

Patrick Swayze Hated the Line, "Nobody puts Baby in a Corner"

Patrick Swayze Talks About Working With Jerry Orbach On DIRTY DANCING

Patrick Swayze Talks About Working With Jennifer Grey On DIRTY DANCING

Patrick Swayze: The Heart Of Dirty Dancing
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