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Save the Last Dance

2001·Movie
1h 53min·PG-13
56
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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension5

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Interracial RomanceDance & MusicSocial IssuesUrban SettingComing-of-AgePersonal TransformationContemporary RealismEmotional Drama

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Where can I stream Save the Last Dance legally?

Save the Last Dance is included with a subscription to Hulu and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and YouTube Free. 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 Save the Last Dance worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Save the Last Dance rated?

PG-13Strong language

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

How long is Save the Last Dance?

1 h 53 min

Save the Last Dance runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Save the Last Dance?

Critics54
Audiences58

Yes. Critics average 54 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see Save the Last Dance much the same way.

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 language is Save the Last Dance in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Save the Last Dance?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Save the Last Dance in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Save the Last Dance, including The Fool, I Miss Mom, Genre Mashup.