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Take the Lead

2006, English. Directed by Liz Friedlander.

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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.

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Runtime
1h 58m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
PG-13

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.9/10 from 768 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Take the Lead is streaming on Cinemax in India.

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Released
17 March 2006
Country
United States of America
Written by
Dianne Houston
Budget
$30M
Box office
$66M
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Is Take the Lead worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 768 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Take the Lead?

Take the Lead runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).

Does Take the Lead have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Take the Lead. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Take the Lead parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Take the Lead is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Take the Lead on?

Take the Lead is streaming on Cinemax in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like Take the Lead?

If you liked Take the Lead, try Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould, Born to Dance, Grace Unplugged.

Who directed Take the Lead?

Take the Lead (2006) was directed by Liz Friedlander and stars Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Yaya DaCosta.

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