Dirty Dancing (2017): Cast, Ending & Where to Watch
Dirty Dancing is a 2017 romantic drama directed by Wayne Blair, starring Bruce Greenwood as Dr. Jake Houseman, Abigail Breslin and Debra Messing. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes. Stream it on Howdy and Tubi TV, or buy it on Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
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- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Wayne Blair
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lionsgate Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dirty Dancing About?
The premise of Dirty Dancing without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
Spending the summer with her family at a Catskills resort, young Frances "Baby" Houseman unexpectedly falls for Johnny Castle, a charismatic dance instructor. Their connection sparks a transformative experience for Baby and Johnny, challenging societal expectations and leading to a summer filled with romance, self-discovery, and unforgettable dance sequences that forever change the lives of everyone involved.
Where to Watch Dirty Dancing
Stream it on Howdy and Tubi TV, or buy it from Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Dirty Dancing Cast & Characters
Bruce Greenwood leads the cast as Dr. Jake Houseman, with Abigail Breslin as Frances "Baby" Houseman and Debra Messing as Marjorie Houseman. Directed by Wayne Blair; 18 actors are credited in all.
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Director Wayne Blair
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Debra Messing as Marjorie Houseman - Sarah Hyland as Lisa Houseman
Also Starring in Dirty Dancing
· 14 more- Colt Prattes Johnny Castle
- Trevor Einhorn Neil Kellerman
- Tony Roberts Max Kellerman
- Casper Smart Billy Kotsecki
- Nicole Scherzinger Penny Rivera
- Shane Harper Robbie Gould
- Katey Sagal Vivian Pressman
- Billy Dee Williams Tito
- J. Quinton Johnson Marco
- Michael Lowry Leon Feinberg
- David Vogel Mr. Louis
- Jennifer Schemke Esther Feinberg
- Abigail Pawski 6 Year Old Annie
- Keith Tripler Charlie
Dirty Dancing Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Dirty Dancing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the summer of 1963, Frances “Baby” Houseman, Abigail Breslin, is vacationing with her cardiologist father Bruce Greenwood Jake, her mother Debra Messing Marjorie, and her older sister Lisa at Kellerman’s, an upscale Catskills resort run by Jake’s sharp-tongued best friend Tony Roberts Max Kellerman. The place hums with the energy of bright Ivy League waiters who drift through the rooms, while the staff—led by the humble yet talented dance instructors—keeps the summer rhythm alive.
Full summary
The whole story of Dirty Dancing, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Dirty Dancing Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dirty Dancing.
How Well Do You Know Dirty Dancing?
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 in Dirty Dancing
12 cars on screen, including the BSA B31 and the 1959 Edsel Ranger.
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1954 Chevrolet Two-Ten Minor role
Dirty Dancing Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Baile caliente” and “Dirty Dancing Television Special”.
- Also known as
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- Baile caliente
- Dirty Dancing Television Special
- เดอร์ตี้ แดนซิ่ง
- Мръсни танци
- Dirty Dancing - O Musical
- Dirty Dancing '17
- Danse lascive
- 더티 댄싱
- İlk Aşk
- İlk Dans
- Грязные танцы
- Брудні танці
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- Dirty Dancing : O Musical
- 辣身舞
- ריקוד מושחת
- Dansând murdar
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Dirty Dancing FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Dirty Dancing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Dirty Dancing released?
Dirty Dancing was released on May 24, 2017.
Who directed Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing was directed by Wayne Blair.
More films by Wayne Blair Who is in the cast of Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing stars Bruce Greenwood as Dr. Jake Houseman, Abigail Breslin as Frances "Baby" Houseman and Debra Messing as Marjorie Houseman, among 18 credited actors.
Where can I watch Dirty Dancing?
In the US, Dirty Dancing is streaming on Howdy, Tubi TV and YouTube Free and available to buy on Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).
Does Dirty Dancing have a post-credit scene?
No. Dirty Dancing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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