Save the Last Dance

The only person you need to be is yourself.

20011h 53m6.6(1,382 votes)

DramaFamilyRomanceMusic

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. It stars Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Kerry Washington. The film runs for 1 hour 53 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 1,382 votes.

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Director

Thomas Carter

Cast

Julia Stiles

Sara Johnson

Sean Patrick Thomas

Derek Reynolds

Kerry Washington

Chenille Reynolds

Fredro Starr

Malakai

Terry Kinney

Roy Johnson

Bianca Lawson

Nikki

Vince Green

Snookie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Save the Last Dance

Where can I watch Save the Last Dance?

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Who stars in Save the Last Dance?

Save the Last Dance stars Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington, and Fredro Starr, and was directed by Thomas Carter.

How long is Save the Last Dance?

Save the Last Dance has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes.

When did Save the Last Dance come out?

Save the Last Dance was released in 2001.

What genre is Save the Last Dance?

Save the Last Dance is a drama, family, romance, and music film.

Is Save the Last Dance worth watching?

Save the Last Dance holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.