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7.2 / 10(2,419 votes)IMDbPG-1320101h 59m$89.5M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Burlesque

“It takes a legend... to make a star”

Synopsis

Ali leaves behind a troubled life and follows her dreams to Los Angeles, where she lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical revue. Vowing to perform there, she makes the leap from bar to stage, helping restore the club's former glory.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-19

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 23, 2010

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 24, 2010

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.63x ROI)

Production Budget

$55M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$89.5M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.63x

+$34.5M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $55MWorldwide: $89.5M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Steve Antin
Screenplay & Story
Steve Antin
Original Score
Christophe Beck
Original Title
Burlesque
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 59m
Production Budget
$55M
Worldwide Gross
$89.5M
Production Studios
Screen Gems, Bedford Falls Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Steve Antin

Screenplay & Story

Steve Antin, Christina Aguilera, Sia

Original Score & Music

Christophe Beck

Director of Photography

Bojan Bazelli

Film Editing

Virginia Katz

Producers

Donald De Line, Risa Shapiro, Stacy Cramer, Dana Belcastro

Department Leadership Roster

Steve Antin

Steve Antin

Director

Michael Kaplan

Michael Kaplan

Costume Design

Scotty Richards

Scotty Richards

Stunt Coordinator

Chad Randall

Stunt Coordinator

Troy Gilbert

Troy Gilbert

Stunt Coordinator

Jon Gary Steele

Production Design

Christophe Beck

Christophe Beck

Original Music Composer

Mohummed Yusef

Visual Effects Supervisor

Virginia Katz

Editor

Bojan Bazelli

Bojan Bazelli

Director of Photography

Donald De Line

Producer

Steve Antin

Steve Antin

Screenplay

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)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

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

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Burlesque.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burlesque

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

What is Burlesque about?

Ali leaves behind a troubled life and follows her dreams to Los Angeles, where she lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical revue. Vowing to perform there, she makes the leap from bar to stage, helping restore the club's former glory.

Who directed Burlesque?

Burlesque was directed by Steve Antin.

Who stars in Burlesque?

The principal cast of Burlesque includes Cher, Christina Aguilera, Cam Gigandet, Kristen Bell, Stanley Tucci.

When was Burlesque released and how long is it?

Burlesque was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.

What was the box office and production budget of Burlesque?

Burlesque had a reported production budget of $55M and grossed $89.5M at the worldwide box office (1.63 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Burlesque?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Burlesque was composed by Christophe Beck.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Burlesque?

Burlesque holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).