Dirty Dancing
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Metascore
65 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics What's this?

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8.4 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 43 Ratings

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  • Starring: Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze
  • Summary: A young girl (Grey) vacationing with her parents in the conservative Catskills falls for the hotel's maverick dance instructor (Swayze).

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Sheila Benson
    90
    Smart and funny, touching and unabashedly sensual... the sweet sleeper of a hot season. [21 Aug 1987]
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  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: F. X. Feeney
    80
    Above all, you've got Jennifer Grey, as a rich girl summering in the Catskills and falling for her working-class dance instructor, played by Patrick Swayze. The chemistry between them is red-hot, and they're wonderful dancers.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Sandra Contreras
    60
    One problem with the film is that it does nothing to endear the Catskill social setting to an audience; the inhabitants seem to be competing for awards in obnoxiousness.
  4. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    25
    The filmmakers rely so heavily on cliches, on stock characters in old situations, that it's as if they never really had any confidence in their performers.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 26
  3. Negative: 4 out of 26
  1. Maria
    10
    I agree with Ciara - this is the best film ever! I can't help watching it when I have a chance. The cast is very nice and Patrick Swayze is a perfect man you can dream about.… Expand
  2. Kadeemluvmusic
    10
    Damn, it's been 25 years since Dirty Dancing was released. Maybe I could really dance to Jennifer Grey's victory on Season 10 of Dancing With the Stars right about now. And I hope Patrick Swayze is sending big smiles in heaven and reunite with Grey one last time. I miss the 80's, what a great film.… Expand
  3. Lyssm
    10
    Its a classic..and nothing less. The dancing and the chemistry are amazing. It will live on....and viewers will always catch themselves rewinding to view scenes another time.… Expand
  4. SeamooseK
    0
    It sucks. I did not enjoy this movie. I might've liked it, if i could find any redeeming features. worst. movie. ever.

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