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Save the Last Dance

2001Movie1 h 53 minPG-13

DramaFamily
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic535.4Rotten Tomatoes54%59%

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

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

The only person you need to be is yourself.

After the death of her mother, Sara moves to the South Side of Chicago to live with her father and gets transferred to a majority-black school. Her life takes a turn for the better when befriends Chenille and her brother Derek, who helps her with her dancing skills.

Feels like

  • Interracial Romance
  • Dance & Music
  • Social Issues
  • Urban Setting
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Personal Transformation
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Emotional Drama

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Thomas Carter
Written by
Duane Adler, Cheryl Edwards
Produced by
Robert W. Cort, David Madden, Scarlett Lacey
Music by
Mark Isham

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Facts

January 12, 2001 · 1 h 53 min · PG-13

Released
January 12, 2001
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Family, Romance, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$132 million
Available in
89 countries

Tropes

The Fool, I Miss Mom, Genre Mashup +9

  • The Fool
  • I Miss Mom
  • Genre Mashup
  • Vitriolic Best Buds
  • Hypocrite Has a Point
  • Green-Eyed Monster
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Their First Time
  • Where da White Women At?
  • Black and Nerdy
  • Alpha Bitch
  • You Are Better Than You Think You Are

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Save the Last Dance?"

Questions about Save the Last Dance

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Where can I stream Save the Last Dance?

HuluHooplaYouTube TV

In the United States, Save the Last Dance streams on Hulu and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 59 other countries.

Is Save the Last Dance worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 53).

Is there a sequel to Save the Last Dance?

  1. Save the Last Dance (2001)
  2. Save the Last Dance 2 (2006)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Save the Last Dance 2 (2006).

Is Save the Last Dance okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Save the Last Dance good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Save the Last Dance a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$132 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $13 million to make and earned $132 million worldwide, 10.1 times its budget.

What tropes does Save the Last Dance use?

The FoolI Miss MomGenre MashupVitriolic Best BudsHypocrite Has a PointGreen-Eyed Monster"The Reason You Suck" SpeechTheir First TimeWhere da White Women At?Black and NerdyAlpha BitchYou Are Better Than You Think You Areand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including The Fool, I Miss Mom, and Genre Mashup.