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Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights is a 2004 romantic drama directed by Guy Ferland, starring Romola Garai and Diego Luna. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $27.7 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. Critics gave it 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
23%
worldwide gross
$27.7M
Metascore
39
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Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Guy Ferland
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$25M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights About?

The premise of Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In 1958 Cuba, on the edge of revolution, spirited teenager Katey finds herself drawn to Javier, a charming waiter, amidst the lively music and nightlife of Havana. Their romance flourishes as Katey explores her passion for dance, but their world is upended by Fidel Castro's impending rise to power. Faced with political turmoil, Katey must decide whether to stay with Javier or seek refuge elsewhere.

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights Themes & Keywords

· 26 tags
  • bare chested male
  • dance movie
  • woman wears only a man's shirt
  • 1950s
  • school
  • dance competition
  • dancing
  • revolution
  • cuba
  • love
  • nightclub
  • dance instructor
+14 more
  • beach
  • father daughter relationship
  • sister sister relationship
  • protective male
  • lingerie slip
  • forbidden love
  • coming of age
  • couple
  • dance lesson
  • dance club
  • salsa
  • sequel
  • havana cuba
  • interracial romance
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Cast & crew

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights Cast

Romola Garai leads the cast, with Diego Luna. Directed by Guy Ferland.

Ratings

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Plot

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights Plot Summary

What happens in Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film opens with Katey (Romola Garai) providing a voice-over, sharing her journey to Havana, accompanied by a series of picturesque postcards and scenes from the vibrant city. She is traveling with her father, mother, and sister to a luxurious hotel, while the backdrop of Castro’s revolution unfolds. Despite the political turmoil, the hotel’s guests appear unfazed and relaxed.

Full summary

The whole story of Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, scene by scene

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Box office

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights Box Office & Budget

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights grossed $27.7 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 1.1 times what it cost. $14.2 million came from the US and Canada and $13.5 million (49%) from the rest of the world.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$27.7M

1.1× its budget

US & Canada
$14.2M
International
$13.5M
Budget
$25M
US & Canada 51% Rest of the world 49%
Videos

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights.

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Quiz

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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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Cars

Cars in Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

21 cars on screen, including the 1946 Chrysler Windsor and the 1955 Chevrolet.

All 21 cars
  • 1946 Chrysler Windsor in Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights 1946 Chrysler Windsor Important role
  • 1955 Chevrolet in Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights 1955 Chevrolet Minor role
  • 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne in Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights 1958 Chevrolet Biscayne Minor role
  • 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner in Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner Minor role
Details

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights Also Known As

25 alternative titles, including “Dirty Dancing 2” and “Dirty Dancing 2 - Heiße Nächte auf Kuba”.

Also known as
  • Dirty Dancing 2
  • Dirty Dancing 2 - Heiße Nächte auf Kuba
  • Dirty Dancing: Noites de Havana
  • Danse lascive 2: Les nuits de la Havane
  • Hriešny tanec 2
  • Dirty Dancing - Piszkos tánc 2.
  • 热舞十七:情迷哈瓦那
  • Dirty Dancing 2 - Noites de Havana
  • Грязные танцы 2: Гаванские ночи
  • Piszkos tánc 2.
  • Hříšný tanec 2
  • Dans murdar 2: Nopți în Havana
+13 more
  • ריקוד מושחת 2: לילות הוואנה
  • Dirty Dancing 2: Noites de Havana
  • Danse lascive 2 : Les nuits de la Havane
  • Kirli Dans 2
  • Мръсни танци 2: Нощите на Хавана
  • Baile caliente: Noches de la Habana
  • Брудні танці 2: Гаванські ночі
  • Hriešny tanec 2: Havanské noci
  • 더티 댄싱: 하바나 나이트
  • 辣身舞2:情迷哈瓦那
  • 辣身舞:情定夏灣拿
  • Prljavi ples 2, ბინძური ცეკვები 2
  • 熱舞十七:情迷哈瓦那

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FAQ

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights?

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights released?

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights was released on February 27, 2004.

Who directed Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights?

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights was directed by Guy Ferland.

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Who is in the cast of Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights?

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights stars Romola Garai and Diego Luna.

How much did Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights make at the box office?

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights grossed $27.7 million worldwide ($14.2 million domestic, $13.5 million international) on a budget of $25 million.

How is Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights rated?

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights have a post-credit scene?

No. Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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