Grease

Grease (1978)

  • 82% of critics liked it
    (55 reviews)

  • 85% of users liked it
    (1,078,571 ratings)

"Grease," said the poster and the Barry Gibb song, "is the word." Transferring its setting from Chicago to sunny California, and adding a dash of disco to the ersatz '50s score, producer Allan Carr and director Randal Kleiser turned this long-running Jim Jacobs-Warren Casey Broadway smash into the… More

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PG, 1 hr. 50 min.
Directed By
Randal Kleiser
Genres
Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy
In Theaters
Jun 1, 1978 Wide
On DVD
Sep 24, 2002
Paramount Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • James Berardinelli, ReelViews

    Travolta is a riot. Alternately swaggering to prove his "coolness" and re-affirming his ability on the dance floor, the actor gives the kind of performance that's perfect for the role.

  • Michael Booth, Denver Post

    Grease holds up for new generations because it captures the enthusiasm of youth and the vibrancy of California's sunshine-and-cars culture.

  • Variety Staff, Variety

    Grease has got it, from the outstanding animated titles of John Wilson all the way through the rousing finale as John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John ride off into teenage happiness.

  • Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

    Limp, cheaply made.

  • Julie Hinds, San Jose Mercury News

    An unembarrassed movie musical, something my generation experienced only in Sunday-afternoon movies on TV.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Cassie H


    The greatest musical of all-time! My Mom loves to sing the songs when we watch this too! Lol! :) I love it! :) Just a great movie! :) Just wonderful! You'll want to watch it over and over again!!! :) I love it!!!! :) An absolute classic :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

  • Scott G


    I am more of an action type of guy, but this film get a good deal of respect from me for it's originality, and the tunes are still recognised, which must mean that 33 years later, it's still remembered.

  • Eric A


    A very original movie that's style and product is mimicked to this day.

  • Alexander D


    Wow. GREASE is atrociously overrated and mis-praised. And, yes, I say that after the airing of TV's worldwide annoyance GLEE. GREASE just can't be stood by me. The production is quite flamboyant (and I'm preetty sure no one dressed like THAT in the '50s), and the… More

  • Bethany M


    My favourite film of all time. If this doesn't tell you how amazing it is, I don't know what will. Another timeless classic and the songs make you want to get up and sing and dance along with them. Amazing cast and an exceptional film. This film is what made me love musicals… More

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