John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing

Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. But when they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance?

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PG, 1 hr. 50 min.

Directed by: Randal Kleiser

Release Date: June 1, 1978

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DVD Release Date: September 24, 2002

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  • October 12, 2006
    Without "Grease", there would be no "High School Musical".
  • September 22, 2009
    I can't say I'm a massive fan but I love Didi Conn.
  • October 7, 2008
    I can't imagine a film buff who has never heard of Grease, even if they haven't seen it.
    I've seen this film countless times and it's still as fun now as it was back then.

    I said in my review for Sweeney Todd that a musical needs something to draw my attention. Sweeney had a mac...( read more)abre storyline, Enchanted had the parody nature, Grease has the lyrics. After hearing them for the first time without giving them too much attention, they sound lovely and sweet. Read the lyrics to some songs, however, and you start laughing at how they were able to get past censors and morally uptight people (I'm Sandra Dee and Grease Lightnin' are the best examples here).
    It's not just the lyrics, the subplots are a little more adult too. What with discussions of sex and possible pregnancies and you have a clever film masquerading as something a little more innocent.

    The characters in this film are strong too.
    Olivia Newton-John is utterly devine as Sandy and her song Hopelessly Devoted To You's power has not dulled even in the modern era.
    John Travolta gives one of the best performances of his career as the conflicted Danny. He's ready to shake off his old life of man-about-town but his friends still see him as their idol and in that, he is torn. It is that conflict that makes Danny a compassionate character (for the most part). Just imagine what would have happened if the rumored alternate ending had happened. I won't say too much due to how much of a downer it is but even I wouldn't have chosen that and I'm into darker material.

    If I have one strike against the film, it's the ending. While Sandy and Danny do make a good couple, it takes Sandy changing her style to be more like Danny for the "happy" ending to occur. The implication seems to be "if you love someone, just change everything and don't expect them to do the same for you". Granted, Danny was trying to change for Sandy but there still should have been a compromise. Sandy could have just become a little more carefree while Danny could have been a little more like a gentleman.

    Nonetheless, a powerful musical. Excellent cast and good songs make this a treat.
  • September 16, 2008
    Grease is the Word!!!! This musical that takes a look at high school students at Rydell High in the 50's is very good.

    John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, and Dinah Manoff all shine in this very good movie that will keep you wanting to sing alo...( read more)ng and dance!!!
  • June 26, 2008
    Adult's playing high school kids? People seriously love their crap sugary as hell it seems.
  • November 6, 2009
    this movie is awesome! I'd love to live in that time, and of course meet John Travolta. This movie is funny and crazy at the same time, romantic and send a very important message to teenagers. It is Adorable to me! I love This Movie
  • November 5, 2009
    jeje si q da risa!!!!!!!
  • October 30, 2009
    CLASICA TODO MUNDO YA LA VIO. PERO SIGUE Causando REVUELO ... MIL BESITOS.
  • October 30, 2009
    I love this movie.... Expecially the music.
  • October 29, 2009
    Need to get video...saw it a lot.

Critic Reviews


January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Just an average musical, pleasant and upbeat and plastic. full review

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Comments


  • dwieternity
    July 15, 2009
    Love this Movies...........
  • xoxRockingChickxox
    May 26, 2009
    It neva getz old eh???
  • michellefortuin
    May 25, 2009
    I don't understand at all why people are always so enthusiastic about Grease. The story was boring, the acting was kinda bad, only the songs were nice but the rest.. Everybody calls this a must see, so I thought now I really have to see it! Well, it were almost 2 hours of boredom.
  • balmudosgirl
    March 16, 2009
    Awww I'am so obsessed w/ Leo Balmudo!! Leader of the scorpions!! He simply looks sexy when driving that hot carrr ^w^
  • evalovesrandb
    December 29, 2008
    I love this movie to death. Its #1 in my top ten.
  • aoddball416
    May 15, 2008
    Haha LOL! these r my palz & me hangin over like the dudes! although ima girl but we identify ourselves like players & outgoing :-) of course grease 2 rox 2! but 1st movies r always better!! neways 10000 hits!
  • mariefuller80
    May 12, 2008
    Grease is a great fun-loving and energetic musical. What makes Grease so endearing is the fact the minor characters are as memorable as the two leads.
  • clairek1968
    March 25, 2008
    omg im so old, i remember going to the cinema to see this and singing all the way thru it lol.... i still have it on vinyl too ;-)
  • imapepper01
    March 11, 2008
    i loved rizzo. don't ask, i just did.
  • MrMovie2007
    March 3, 2008
    I played the music CD again this week, in the car from skiing to home. When you hear the lovely music you see the film in your mind... Great.

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