Take the Lead (2006) movie poster

Take the Lead (2006)

"Never Follow"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 79%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 50% (RT: 44%, MC: 55) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaMusic

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Director
Liz Friedlander
Runtime
1h 58m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (733 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
44%
Metacritic
55
Cast
Antonio Banderas as Pierre Dulaine
Rob Brown as Rock
Yaya DaCosta as LaRhette
Alfre Woodard as Augustine James
John Ortiz as Mr. Temple
Katya Virshilas as Morgan
Jenna Dewan as Sasha
Most people think so. 79% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 733 votes. Critics scored it lower at 50%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Take the Lead was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • The initial cut of Take the Lead was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Take the Lead is a 2006 drama, music film directed by Liz Friedlander. 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.

The film has been rated by 733 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Take the Lead 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.

Take the Lead (2006) 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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