Burlesque (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2010, Burlesque is a drama and romance film directed by Steve Antin, running about 119 minutes. “It takes a legend... to make a star” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Burlesque stars Cher as Tess, Christina Aguilera as Alice "Ali" Rose, Eric Dane as Marcus Gerber and Cam Gigandet as Jack Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Burlesque has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $89.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burlesque page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burlesque tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burlesque (2010)?
- In US, Burlesque is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Burlesque worth watching?
- Burlesque holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Burlesque?
- Burlesque stars Cher, Christina Aguilera, Eric Dane, Cam Gigandet and Julianne Hough.
- When was Burlesque released?
- Burlesque was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.