Take the Lead

Never Follow

20061h 58m6.9(762 votes)

DramaMusic

Synopsis

A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulane.

Take the Lead (2006) is a drama and music film directed by Liz Friedlander. It stars Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, and Yaya DaCosta. The film runs for 1 hour 58 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 762 votes.

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Director

Liz Friedlander

Cast

Antonio Banderas

Pierre Dulaine

Rob Brown

Rock

Yaya DaCosta

LaRhette

Alfre Woodard

Augustine James

John Ortiz

Mr. Temple

Laura Benanti

Tina

Katya Virshilas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Take the Lead

Where can I watch Take the Lead?

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Who stars in Take the Lead?

Take the Lead stars Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Yaya DaCosta, and Alfre Woodard, and was directed by Liz Friedlander.

How long is Take the Lead?

Take the Lead has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes.

When did Take the Lead come out?

Take the Lead was released in 2006.

What genre is Take the Lead?

Take the Lead is a drama and music film.

Is Take the Lead worth watching?

Take the Lead holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.