Save the Last Dance movie poster

Save the Last Dance

"The only person you need to be is yourself."

January 12, 2001 1h 53m 6.5/10 (1,332 votes)

Originally released in 2001. Save the Last Dance is a drama/family film. directed by Thomas Carter.

Starring Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Kerry Washington

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 12, 2001 25 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (1,332 votes)
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Budget $13M Production budget
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Box Office $131.7M 10.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$13,000,000
Revenue
$131,706,809

Production Companies

  • MTV Films
  • Cort/Madden Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Save the Last Dance about?

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 C...

Who directed Save the Last Dance?

Save the Last Dance was directed by Thomas Carter.

How long is Save the Last Dance?

Save the Last Dance has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was Save the Last Dance released?

Save the Last Dance was released on January 12, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Save the Last Dance?

The main cast of Save the Last Dance includes Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington, Fredro Starr, Terry Kinney.

Is Save the Last Dance worth watching?

Save the Last Dance has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 1,332 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.