← Back to explore

Burlesque

2010 · Movie · PG-13 · 119 min · ★ 7.2 · 42% critics

DramaRomance

Ali leaves behind a troubled life and heads to Los Angeles to chase her dreams. She finds work at a once-majestic theater club as a cocktail waitress and vows to perform, gradually moving from serving drinks to taking the stage and helping bring the venue back to its former glory.

Where to watch

Streaming on Netflix.

2 hours to watch.

Streaming availability and prices may be inaccurate or change — verify with the provider before subscribing.

unSUB's subscription recommendations are informational only, not financial advice.

More value for your money

Similar titles, ranked by watch-hours per subscription dollar.

Details
Years
2010
Release date
2010-11-23
Language
English
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
119 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
42/100
TMDB rating
7.2/10 (2,379 votes)
About

If you want bright, musical entertainment packed with big performances like Across the Universe or Footloose, you’ll likely enjoy Burlesque; Not for you if you prefer a tight, consistently strong plot over stage-show energy.

Pros: killer musical performances; fun escapist vibe; standout singing | Cons: story sag in middle; uneven characters; some cringe moments

Themes

  • dancer
  • musical
  • los angeles, california
  • burlesque
  • cabaret dancer
  • burlesque dancer
  • cabaret performer
  • cabaret singer
  • cabaret desire
  • dancing girls
  • cheerful
  • cliché
  • +2 more

Cast & crew

Directed by Steve Antin