7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Drama, Music, Romance • 1987 • 100 min • Teen (13+)
Dirty Dancing (1987)
Dirty Dancing (1987)
Overview
Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional hoofer—and unexpectedly falling in love.
Starring Cast
Patrick Swayze • Jennifer Grey • Jerry Orbach
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
Expecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family, 17-year-old Frances 'Baby' Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional hoofer—and unexpectedly falling in love.
Starring Cast
Patrick Swayze • Jennifer Grey • Jerry Orbach
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High
The film is Left-Leaning due to its strong emphasis on female agency, its critique of class prejudice, and its poignant depiction of the dangers of illegal abortion, which collectively align with progressive social values.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: Medium
The film features a traditional cast that is predominantly white, consistent with its 1960s setting and character demographics. Its narrative focuses on themes of class and female empowerment without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes as a primary driver.
Secondary
Judaism: Positive
Confidence: High
The film portrays its Jewish characters and the Jewish resort setting with respect and nuance. While not focusing on religious doctrine, it presents a specific cultural context and its adherents sympathetically, avoiding negative stereotypes and allowing for complex character development within this framework.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
Dirty Dancing focuses on a heterosexual romance and coming-of-age story set in the early 1960s. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it touch upon issues related to queer identity. Therefore, it has no net impact on LGBTQ+ representation.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
Dirty Dancing is a romantic drama set in 1963, focusing on a young woman's summer romance and personal growth. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it address issues related to transgender identity in its plot or character arcs.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
Dirty Dancing is an original film with characters created specifically for its 1987 release. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which character genders could have been swapped.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
Dirty Dancing (1987) is an original film, not an adaptation or biopic. The characters' races were established for the first time within this production, meaning there was no prior canonical or historical depiction to be altered. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.3
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7.3
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