What genre is Save the Last Dance?

Save the Last Dance is categorised as Drama, Family, Music, Romance.

Who stars in Save the Last Dance?

Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington, Bianca Lawson, Julia Stiles, Terry Kinney appear in the main cast.

Who directed Save the Last Dance?

Thomas Carter directed Save the Last Dance.

How long is Save the Last Dance?

Save the Last Dance runs for 1h 53m (113 minutes).

Is Save the Last Dance worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Save the Last Dance?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Save the Last Dance (2001)

Name: Save the Last Dance
Genre: Drama, Family, Music, Romance
Released: 2001
Duration: 113 min
Cast: Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington, Bianca Lawson, Julia Stiles, Terry Kinney

Movie 1h 53m ★ 6.5/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, family night

Drama Family Music Romance

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Released in 2001, Save the Last Dance is a drama, family and music movie. It is directed by Thomas Carter. The cast includes Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington and Bianca Lawson. The running time is 1h 53m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.

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.

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Questions about Save the Last Dance

What genre is Save the Last Dance?: Save the Last Dance is categorised as Drama, Family, Music, Romance.
Who stars in Save the Last Dance?: Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington, Bianca Lawson, Julia Stiles, Terry Kinney appear in the main cast.
Who directed Save the Last Dance?: Thomas Carter directed Save the Last Dance.
How long is Save the Last Dance?: Save the Last Dance runs for 1h 53m (113 minutes).
Is Save the Last Dance worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Save the Last Dance?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.