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6.4 / 10(721 votes)IMDbPG-1320041h 26m$27.7M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

“Break the rules. Find your freedom. Live your life.”

Synopsis

In pre-revolution Cuba, Katey Miller is about to defy everyone's expectations. Instead of a parent-approved suitor, Katey is drawn to the sexy waiter, Javier, who spends his nights dancing in Havana's nightclubs. As she secretly learns to dance with Javier, she learns the meanings of love, sensuality and independence.

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Dirty Dancing 2: Havana Nights - Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2007-08-10

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 27, 2004

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 23, 2006

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.11x ROI)

Production Budget

$25M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$27.7M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.11x

+$2.7M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $25MWorldwide: $27.7M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Guy Ferland
Screenplay & Story
Boaz Yakin, Victoria Arch
Original Score
Heitor Pereira
Original Title
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish
Runtime
1h 26m
Production Budget
$25M
Worldwide Gross
$27.7M
Production Studios
Miramax, Lawrence Bender Productions, Havana Nights LLC, Artisan Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Guy Ferland

Screenplay & Story

Boaz Yakin, Victoria Arch, Kate Gunzinger, Peter Sagal

Original Score & Music

Heitor Pereira

Director of Photography

Anthony B. Richmond

Film Editing

Luis Colina, Scott Richter

Producers

Lawrence Bender, Sarah Green, Jennifer Berman, Rachel Cohen, Amir Jacob Malin

Department Leadership Roster

Guy Ferland

Guy Ferland

Director

Boaz Yakin

Boaz Yakin

Screenplay

Victoria Arch

Screenplay

Lawrence Bender

Lawrence Bender

Producer

Sarah Green

Sarah Green

Producer

Heitor Pereira

Heitor Pereira

Original Music Composer

Anthony B. Richmond

Anthony B. Richmond

Director of Photography

Luis Colina

Editor

Scott Richter

Editor

Hugo Luczyc-Wyhowski

Production Design

Isis Mussenden

Isis Mussenden

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights about?

In pre-revolution Cuba, Katey Miller is about to defy everyone's expectations. Instead of a parent-approved suitor, Katey is drawn to the sexy waiter, Javier, who spends his nights dancing in Havana's nightclubs. As she secretly learns to dance with Javier, she learns the meanings of love, sensuality and independence.

Who directed Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights?

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights was directed by Guy Ferland.

Who stars in Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights?

The principal cast of Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights includes Diego Luna, Romola Garai, Sela Ward, John Slattery, Jonathan Jackson.

When was Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights released and how long is it?

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.

What was the box office and production budget of Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights?

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $27.7M at the worldwide box office (1.11 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights was composed by Heitor Pereira.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights?

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).