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Step Up

2006·Movie
1h 44min·PG-13
IMDb6.5Metacritic486.8Rotten Tomatoes21%83%

Where to watch

fuboTV

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Step Up fingerprint

High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

Every second chance begins with a first step.

Delinquent Tyler Gage receives the opportunity of a lifetime after vandalizing a performing arts school, gaining him the chance to earn a scholarship and dance with up-and-coming dancer Nora.
DanceRomanceTeen DramaCrossoverUnderdog StoryInspirationalContemporaryMusic-DrivenStreet Dance

Crew

Directed by:
Anne Fletcher, Cristina Weigmann
Written by:
Duane Adler, Duane Adler, Melissa Rosenberg
Produced by:
Adam Shankman, Patrick Wachsberger, Erik Feig
Composed by:
Karen Baker Landers, Aaron Zigman, Buck Damon

Sequels and Prequels

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Media

Questions about Step Up

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Where can I stream Step Up legally?

fuboTV

Step Up is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Step Up worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Step Up rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Step Up?

1 h 44 min

Step Up runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Step Up?

Critics35
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Step Up higher (72) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Step Up a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$114 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $114 million worldwide, 9.5 times its budget.

What language is Step Up in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Step Up?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Step Up in 101 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Step Up use?

Third-Act MisunderstandingMoment of Awesome"The Reason You Suck" SpeechBelieving Their Own LiesRemember the New Guy?Iconic Sequel CharacterMeaningful EchoSequel Non-EntityForeshadowingFanserviceLike Goes with LikeLighter and Softerand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 storytelling tropes for Step Up, including Third-Act Misunderstanding, Moment of Awesome, "The Reason You Suck" Speech.