Grease (1978)

Kernel Score: 82% · 7,595 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Romance, Comedy

Released: 1978-06-16

Runtime: 110 minutes

Is Grease worth watching?

Worth watching. A bright, catchy and cheerful high-school musical with great songs and a simple love story. It's dated in some ways, but the music and charm are hard to resist.

Watch it if you

  • love upbeat musicals
  • want nostalgic fun
  • enjoy sing-along soundtracks

Skip it if you

  • dislike musicals
  • want a modern take on teenage romance

Best for: Sing-along night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Grease

  • Stream: YouTube TV
  • Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Tubi
  • Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Australian 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 despite their eccentric friends?

Grease parents' guide: ages 8+

Parents need to know that Grease is a classic musical romance about two teens navigating peer pressure and romance in 1950s high school.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — Includes mild rivalry between street gangs but little actual violence.
  • Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Involves teen romance and some sexual innuendo typical of the musical.
  • Language: A little — Mild slang and teasing, nothing strong.
  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Some smoking and background drinking appear as period-accurate teen rebellion.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Grease

If you liked Grease, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Singin' in the Rain (1952) — 89%: Classic musical joy with big numbers.
  • Clueless (1995) — 83%: Sharp, funny high-school comedy with great style.
  • Pitch Perfect (2012) — 81%: Singing and school drama, light and fun.
  • La La Land (2016) — 90%: A modern musical romance.
  • Z-O-M-B-I-E-S (2018) — 79%: High-school musical for a younger crowd.

Director

Randal Kleiser

Cast

  • Olivia Newton-John as Sandy Olsson
  • John Travolta as Danny Zuko
  • Stockard Channing as Betty Rizzo
  • Jeff Conaway as Kenickie Murdoch
  • Barry Pearl as Doody
  • Michael Tucci as Sonny
  • Kelly Ward as Putzie
  • Didi Conn as Frenchy
  • Jamie Donnelly as Jan
  • Dinah Manoff as Marty Maraschino

Grease FAQ

Is Grease worth watching?

Worth watching. A bright, catchy and cheerful high-school musical with great songs and a simple love story. It's dated in some ways, but the music and charm are hard to resist.

Where can I watch Grease?

In the US you can stream Grease on YouTube TV, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.

Is Grease OK for kids?

Grease is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Grease is a classic musical romance about two teens navigating peer pressure and romance in 1950s high school.

What movies are like Grease?

If you liked Grease, try Singin' in the Rain, Clueless, Pitch Perfect and La La Land.