Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- campy
- glamorous
- uplifting
- movie night
- musical marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film campy and clichéd, while acknowledging Christina Aguilera's unexpectedly strong acting and singing performances.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Tess struggles to keep the Burlesque Lounge open while a wealthy businessman attempts to buy the property.
Ali leaves Iowa, takes a waitress job in Los Angeles, and transforms her life through the Lounge.
The revue is defined by burlesque choreography, cabaret styling, elaborate costumes, and Ali's increasingly prominent vocal performances.
Ali's big voice makes her the main attraction and alters the struggling Lounge's prospects.
Films like Burlesque, and why
Chicago
backstage musical drama centered on performers, ambition, and theatrical spectacle
Moulin Rouge!
glamorous show-business setting, romantic entanglements, and heightened musical numbers
The Muppets
warm backstage ensemble story about protecting a struggling performance venue
Nine
female-driven musical about reinvention, performance, and finding a place in a creative community
Movie Details
- Director
- Steve Antin
- Release Date
- 2010-11-23
- Runtime
- 119 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (2414)
Cast
- Cher
- Christina Aguilera
- Cam Gigandet
- Kristen Bell
- Stanley Tucci
- Eric Dane
- Peter Gallagher
- Julianne Hough
- Alan Cumming
- Dianna Agron
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Burlesque about?
- A spirited Iowa newcomer finds purpose and stardom while helping a struggling Los Angeles burlesque club reclaim its spotlight.
- What is Burlesque like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Burlesque as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Burlesque violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Burlesque.
- What did critics think of Burlesque?
- Critics broadly found the film campy and clichéd, while acknowledging Christina Aguilera's unexpectedly strong acting and singing performances.
- Which films are like Burlesque?
- Films with a similar feel include Chicago, Moulin Rouge!, The Muppets, and Nine.
- How long is Burlesque?
- Burlesque runs 119 minutes.
- Where can I watch Burlesque?
- In United States, Burlesque streams on Hulu.
