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Where to watch Dirty Dancing (1987) tonight

Dirty Dancing (1987) runs 1 h 40 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.3 from 6,745 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 40 min — ends 9:40 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance
Released
August 21, 1987
TMDB rating
7.3 / 10 from 6,745 votes
Director
Emile Ardolino
Starring
Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, Jerry Orbach, Cynthia Rhodes
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube TV (subscription), Sling TV Orange and Blue (subscription), Pluto TV (free with ads).

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How long is Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing is 1 h 40 min long (100 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:40 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Dirty Dancing rated?
Dirty Dancing is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Dirty Dancing a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Dirty Dancing?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube TV (subscription), Sling TV Orange and Blue (subscription), Pluto TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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