Burlesque_
"It takes a legend... to make a star"
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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14 countries
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1 country
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1 country
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1 country
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Burlesque earned $89.5M worldwide on a $55.0M budget — a 63% return on investment.
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Year context
Burlesque was released 16 years ago in 2010.
CAST (20)
Cher
Tess
Christina Aguilera
Alice "Ali" Rose
Cam Gigandet
Jack Miller
Kristen Bell
Nikki
Stanley Tucci
Sean
Eric Dane
Marcus Gerber
Peter Gallagher
Vince Scali
Julianne Hough
Georgia
Alan Cumming
Alexis
Dianna Agron
Natalie
David Walton
Mark DJ
Glynn Turman
Harold Saint
Terrence J
Dave
CT
Chelsea Traille
Coco
Tanee McCall
Scarlett
JK
JaQuel Knight
Bartender
Allison Kyler
Dancer
Tyne Stecklein
Jesse
PV
Paula Van Oppen
Anna
Isabella Hofmann
Loretta
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$55.0M
Budget
$89.5M
Revenue
+63%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
119 min (1h 59m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (2,349 votes)
Popularity
4
Budget
$55,000,000
Box Office
$89,500,000
Profit
+$34,500,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Burlesque 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.
How long is Burlesque?
Burlesque has a runtime of 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Who directed Burlesque?
Burlesque was directed by Steve Antin.
Who stars in Burlesque?
The cast of Burlesque includes Cher, Christina Aguilera, Cam Gigandet, Kristen Bell, Stanley Tucci.
How much did Burlesque make at the box office?
Burlesque earned $89,500,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $55,000,000.
What is the rating of Burlesque?
Burlesque has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 2,349 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance
KEYWORDS (11)
dancer
musical
los angeles, california
burlesque
cabaret dancer
burlesque dancer
cabaret performer
cabaret singer
cabaret desire
dancing girls
cabaret musical