When Was Dirty Dancing Released
Dirty Dancing premiered in the United States on August 21, 1987, and went into wide release shortly afterward. The film became one of the highest-grossing movies of that year and remains a defining dance film from the late 1980s.
Dirty Dancing Box Office and Reception
Dirty Dancing earned roughly $214 million worldwide against a modest budget, making it a major commercial success. Critics praised the chemistry between leads and the soundtrack, and the movie has remained popular in home video and streaming ever since.
Key Facts About the Movie
The story is set in the summer of 1963 at a Catskills resort, and filming took place primarily in North Carolina and Virginia. For more background on the production and legacy, you can visit the Dirty Dancing IMDb page.
