Staying Alive (1983): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Staying Alive is a 1983 music drama starring John Travolta and Cynthia Rhodes. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $64.9 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 1984. Critics gave it 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10. Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Staying Alive About?
The premise of Staying Alive without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When the lives of two women are unexpectedly intertwined by their husbands’ critical conditions, they find comfort and understanding in a difficult time. As they navigate the emotional turmoil and uncertainty of the hospital environment, an unlikely friendship develops. They confront the delicate nature of love and the fragility of life while supporting each other through a shared experience.
Staying Alive Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sequel
- montage with pop song
- director cameo
- 1980s
- spandex
- scene during opening credits
- song during opening credits
- film begins during credits
- freeze frame during opening credits
- disco music
- dance music
- sweaty man
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- sweaty face
- dancer
- dance
- disco
- title appears in song
- manhattan new york city
- new york city
- broadway manhattan new york city
- second part
- beefcake
- headband
- sweating
- oily skin
- part of duology
- backstage drama
- backstage
- gay character
- gay dancer
- male dancer
- male protagonist
- bare chested man
- freeze frame
- dance movie
- stage
- kiss
- famous song
- working class
- dysfunctional family
- dance contest
- falling from a bridge
- little italy manhattan new york city
- racial slur
- sex in a car
- broadway show
- opening night
- montage
- dance routine
- dance rehearsal
Where to Watch Staying Alive
Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Staying Alive Cast
John Travolta leads the cast, with Cynthia Rhodes.
Staying Alive Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Staying Alive 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
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IMDb 4.8 /10
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Metacritic 24 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 57% User score
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Staying Alive Plot Summary
What happens in Staying Alive 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
In this sequel to Saturday Night Fever, set six years after the original events, Anthony “Tony” Manero (John Travolta), now at the age of 25, has made a significant transition from his roots in Brooklyn to living in Manhattan. He finds himself residing in a modest flophouse hotel while juggling dual roles as a dance instructor during the day and a waiter at a nightclub by night, all with the hopes of making it big in the modern dance scene on Broadway.
Full summary
The whole story of Staying Alive, scene by scene
Staying Alive Box Office
Staying Alive grossed $64.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$64.9M
- US & Canada
- $64.9M
Staying Alive Awards & Nominations
Staying Alive earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 1984.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1984 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Song – Frank Stallone
Staying Alive Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Staying Alive - Trailer
How Well Do You Know Staying Alive?
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 city does Tony Manero move to for his aspirations?
Cars in Staying Alive
30 cars on screen, including the 1979 Lincoln Continental Stretched Limousine and the 1976 Buick LeSabre.
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1976 Buick LeSabre Background role -
1980 Buick Skylark Background role -
1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine Background role
Staying Alive Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Os Embalos de Sábado Continuam” and “Stayin` Alive”.
- Also known as
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- Os Embalos de Sábado Continuam
- Stayin` Alive
- Staying Alive (La fiebre continúa)
- Életben maradni
- להישאר בחיים
- 스테잉 얼라이브
- Да оцелееш
- Остаться в живых
- Πυρετός Τα Μεσάνυχτα
- Pozostać żywym
- Yaşıyorum
- Sobreviviendo
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- 龙飞凤舞, იცოცხლე
- Staying Alive (Lluitant per la fama)
- Rămânând în viață
- ดิ้นเพื่อชีวิต
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Staying Alive FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Staying Alive, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Staying Alive?
Staying Alive runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Staying Alive released?
Staying Alive was released on July 15, 1983.
Who is in the cast of Staying Alive?
Staying Alive stars John Travolta and Cynthia Rhodes.
Where can I watch Staying Alive?
In the US, Staying Alive is streaming on Hoopla, Kanopy and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Staying Alive make at the box office?
Staying Alive grossed $64.9 million worldwide.
How is Staying Alive rated?
Staying Alive has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 24 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Was Staying Alive nominated for any awards?
Staying Alive received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Staying Alive have a post-credit scene?
No. Staying Alive has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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