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2001 · Movie · 1h 53m · PG-13

Save the Last Dance

CriticsCritics: 54
AudienceAudience: 6.4

After losing her mother, a young dancer moves in with her estranged father and starts at a new Chicago school. As she adjusts to an unfamiliar community, new friendships and a budding romance introduce her to hip-hop and help rekindle her hope of pursuing ballet.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like heartfelt teen romances, dance, music, and stories about pursuing dreams; Not for you if you want originality or understated drama, though Step Up may appeal.

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Cast

Julia StilesSean Patrick ThomasKerry WashingtonFredro StarrTerry KinneyBianca LawsonVince GreenGarland Whitt

Director

Thomas Carter

If tonight is a Save the Last Dance night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.