Save the Last Dance (2001) movie poster

Save the Last Dance (2001)

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ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 75%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 54% (RT: 54%, MC: 53) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 53m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (1,342 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
54%
Metacritic
53
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
Most people think so. 75% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,342 votes. Critics scored it lower at 54%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Save the Last Dance, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The iconic poster for Save the Last Dance was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Save the Last Dance is a 2001 drama, family, romance film directed by Thomas Carter. 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.

The film has been rated by 1,342 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Save the Last Dance delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Save the Last Dance (2001) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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