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Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
2004 86 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.7
Romance, Drama
Director: Guy Ferland
🎭 Based on
«Dirty Dancing»
Trailers
Description
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.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$14.16M
Worldwide:
$27.69M
Starring
Diego Luna
Actor
Romola Garai
Actor
Sela Ward
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights is a polarizing film that succeeds for viewers who enjoy its energetic atmosphere and romantic themes, yet often falters for those comparing it unfavorably to the original classic. While many find the music and depiction of 1950s Cuba to be highlights, critics remain divided on the quality of the dancing and the structural development of the plot.
| Score | The film features a vibrant, infectious, and memorable soundtrack that elevates the viewing experience for most audiences. | |
| Acting | Patrick Swayze’s cameo provides an emotionally resonant connection for fans of the original franchise. | |
| Originality | The choice to market the film as a sequel to the original Dirty Dancing created an unavoidable and often detrimental shadow of expectation. | |
| Acting | Viewers are split on the chemistry between leads Romola Garai and Diego Luna; some find their dynamic compelling and organic, while others feel they are mismatched and unconvincing. | |
| Production | The dance sequences generate sharp disagreement: proponents find them exhilarating and culturally immersive, while detractors dismiss them as amateurish, unpolished, or lacking in passion. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the plot vary, with some praising the story's emotional sincerity and historical setting, while others criticize it as a recycled, underdeveloped, or superficial imitation of the first film's structure. |