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Take the Lead

2006Movie1 h 58 minPG-13

DramaMusic
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic556.3Rotten Tomatoes44%77%

A hopeful, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Never Follow

A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulane.

Feels like

  • Inspirational Dance Movie
  • Urban Ballroom Culture
  • Positive Role Models
  • Feel-Good Story
  • Underdog Narrative
  • Music and Movement
  • Based on True Events
  • Overcoming Adversity

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Liz Friedlander
Written by
Dianne Houston
Produced by
Christopher Godsick, Michelle Grace, Diane Nabatoff
Music by
Aaron Zigman, Swizz Beatz

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Facts

March 17, 2006 · 1 h 58 min · PG-13

Released
March 17, 2006
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$66 million
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Pretty Fly for a White Guy, Near-Rape Experience, Tagline +9

  • Pretty Fly for a White Guy
  • Near-Rape Experience
  • Tagline
  • Training Montage
  • Tiny Guy, Huge Girl
  • Threesome Subtext
  • Dancing Is Serious Business
  • Gentle Giant
  • Chubby Chaser
  • Defrosting Ice Queen
  • Mating Dance
  • Big Damn Kiss

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Take the Lead?"

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Where can I stream Take the Lead?

Howdy

In the United States, Take the Lead streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Take the Lead worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is Take the Lead okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Take the Lead?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Take the Lead good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.