Make It Happen(2008)
Hear The Music. Feel The Beat.
Make It Happen Synopsis
Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery.
Make It Happen (2008) is a music, romance, drama and comedy film directed by Darren Grant, released on August 8, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Riley Smith, John Reardon and Tessa Thompson. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 309 ratings.
- Director:
- Darren Grant
- Writers:
- Nicole Avril, Duane Adler, Duane Adler
- Producers:
- Anthony Mosawi, Brad Luff
- Cinematographer:
- David Claessen
- Composer:
- Paul Haslinger
- Production:
- The Mayhem Project
- Status:
- Released
Make It Happen (2008) Trailer
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Make It Happen Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Make It Happen.
MAKE IT HAPPEN - Trailer - From the writer of Step Up and Save the Last Dance
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Make It Happen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
as Lauryn Kirk
Riley Smith
as Russ
John Reardon
as Joel
Tessa Thompson
as Dana
Ashley Roberts
as Brooke
Julissa Bermudez
as Carmen
Karen LeBlanc
as Brenda
Terry Ray
as Birthday Party Guy
Leigh Enns
as Flirtatious Customer
Michael Xavier
as Marcus
- Duncan Tran
Duncan Tran
as Street Dancer
- Tyrell Witherspoon
Tyrell Witherspoon
as Audition Dancer
Key crew
Directed by Darren Grant, written by Nicole Avril, Duane Adler and Duane Adler, produced by Anthony Mosawi and Brad Luff.
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Make It Happen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 309 ratings.
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Make It Happen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Make It Happen online?
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Make It Happen (2008) is available to stream on Starz Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Make It Happen?
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The main cast of Make It Happen (2008) includes Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Riley Smith, John Reardon, Tessa Thompson and Ashley Roberts. The film was directed by Darren Grant. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Make It Happen released?
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Make It Happen was released on August 8, 2008 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Make It Happen worth watching?
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Make It Happen (2008) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 309 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Make It Happen?
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Yes. The official Make It Happen trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.