Burlesque (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Burlesque is a 2010 drama musical starring Christina Aguilera, Cher and Alan Cumming. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $89.5 million worldwide on a $55 million budget. It won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 2011. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Original language
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Czech - Studio
- Screen Gems
- Budget
- $55M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Burlesque About?
The premise of Burlesque without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A small-town girl named Ali seeks a fresh start and finds herself drawn to the dazzling world of Los Angeles's famed Burlesque Lounge. Trading her quiet life for the vibrant atmosphere of the theatre, she begins working behind the bar and discovers a passion for performing. As she embraces the glitz and glamour, Ali forges friendships, faces rivalries, and experiences the complexities of show business while finding her own voice and pursuing a burgeoning romance.
Burlesque Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- burlesque
- homosexual subtext
- gay subtext
- female protagonist
- backstage
- rival
- vaudeville
- cabaret
- seeking a job
- hollywood vanity mirror
- waitress
- regular customer
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- financial trouble
- business offer
- rainy day
- applying makeup
- man wears a tank top
- campy
- blonde woman
- small town girl in big city
- moving to california
- move to los angeles
- workplace drama
- feel good romance
- female nudity
- nude female silhouette
- public nudity
- sexiness
- new girl in town
- 2010s
- 21st century
- backstage drama
- girl
- small town girl
- dancer
- iowa
- stage
- f rated
- perseverance
- male nudity
- air rights
- infinity pool
- putting on nylons
- jagermeister
- rain
- composing music
- party
- two on a motorcycle
- blowing out candle
- fan dancer
Burlesque Cast
Christina Aguilera leads the cast, with Cher and Alan Cumming.
Burlesque Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Burlesque 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 72% User score
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Burlesque Plot Summary
What happens in Burlesque from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ali Rose, portrayed by Christina Aguilera, relocates to Los Angeles after leaving her bar job due to unpaid wages. Upon her arrival, she struggles through numerous auditions until fate leads her to a dazzling burlesque club one evening. Drawn in by the sounds of lively music, she discovers the stunning performances featuring Tess, played by Cher, and the club’s dancers, as they enchant the audience with “Welcome to Burlesque.” Excitedly inspired, Ali aspires to take the stage herself after meeting the charming bartender, Jack, portrayed by Cam Gigandet.
Full summary
The whole story of Burlesque, scene by scene
Burlesque Box Office & Budget
Burlesque grossed $89.5 million worldwide on a $55 million budget, 1.6 times what it cost. $39.4 million came from the US and Canada and $50.1 million (56%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$89.5M
1.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $39.4M
- International
- $50.1M
- Budget
- $55M
Burlesque Awards & Nominations
Burlesque won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 2011.
1 win3 nominations1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 2011 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Original Song
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Nominated Best Original Song
Burlesque Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 2 trailers, 1 teaser, 3 clips and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Teaser 'Beautiful People' TV Spot
- Clip Burlesque clip 'Express' - At Cinemas 17th December 2010
- Clip Burlesque clip 'Welcome To Burlesque' - At Cinemas 17th December 2010
How Well Do You Know Burlesque?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What job does Ali Rose have at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in Burlesque
18 cars on screen, including the Triumph Bonneville and the 2006 BMW Z4 E85.
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Triumph Bonneville Important role -
2006 BMW Z4 E85 Minor role -
1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Convertible W111 Minor role -
Porsche 356 Speedster Replica Minor role
Burlesque Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “舞孃俱樂部” and “バーレスク”.
- Also known as
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- 舞孃俱樂部
- バーレスク
- Noches de encanto
- Бурлеск
- Burleski
- Díva
- Varieté
- Burleska
- 滑稽戏
- בורלסק
- Бурлеска
- 버레스크
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- بورليسك, ბურლესკი
- Vũ Nữ
- บาร์รัก เวทีร้อน
- Burlesque: Vis împlinit
- 艷舞巨星
- 艳舞天后
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Movies Like Burlesque
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Burlesk Queen, Lady of Burlesque and The Stripper.
Burlesque FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of Burlesque, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Burlesque?
Burlesque runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Burlesque released?
Burlesque was released on November 24, 2010.
Who is in the cast of Burlesque?
Burlesque stars Christina Aguilera, Cher and Alan Cumming.
How much did Burlesque make at the box office?
Burlesque grossed $89.5 million worldwide ($39.4 million domestic, $50.1 million international) on a budget of $55 million.
How is Burlesque rated?
Burlesque has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 47 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
What awards did Burlesque win?
Burlesque won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 2011.
Does Burlesque have a post-credit scene?
No. Burlesque has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Burlesque in?
The original language of Burlesque is Czech.
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