Save the Last Dance(2001)
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Save the Last Dance Synopsis
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.
Save the Last Dance (2001) is a drama, family, romance and music film directed by Thomas Carter, released on January 12, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington and Fredro Starr. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 1,379 ratings.
- Director:
- Thomas Carter
- Writers:
- Duane Adler, Cheryl Edwards, Duane Adler
- Producers:
- David Madden, Scarlett Lacey, Robert W. Cort
- Cinematographer:
- Robbie Greenberg
- Composer:
- Mark Isham
- Production:
- MTV Films, Cort/Madden Productions
- Budget:
- $13,000,000
- Revenue:
- $131,706,809
- Status:
- Released
Save the Last Dance (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Save the Last Dance before you stream it.
Save the Last Dance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Julia Stiles
as Sara Johnson
Sean Patrick Thomas
as Derek Reynolds
Kerry Washington
as Chenille Reynolds
Fredro Starr
as Malakai
Terry Kinney
as Roy Johnson
Bianca Lawson
as Nikki
Vince Green
as Snookie
Garland Whitt
as Kenny
- Elisabeth Oas
Elisabeth Oas
as Diggy
Artel Great
as Arvel
- Cory Stewart
Cory Stewart
as Lip
- Jennifer Anglin
Jennifer Anglin
as Glynn
Key crew
Directed by Thomas Carter, written by Duane Adler, Cheryl Edwards and Duane Adler, produced by David Madden, Scarlett Lacey and Robert W. Cort.
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Save the Last Dance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 1,379 ratings.
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Save the Last Dance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Save the Last Dance online?
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Save the Last Dance (2001) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Save the Last Dance?
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The main cast of Save the Last Dance (2001) includes Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington, Fredro Starr and Terry Kinney. The film was directed by Thomas Carter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Save the Last Dance released?
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Save the Last Dance was released on January 12, 2001 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Save the Last Dance worth watching?
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Save the Last Dance (2001) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 1,379 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Save the Last Dance?
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Yes. The official Save the Last Dance trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.