Save the Last Dance
2001, English. Directed by Thomas Carter.
The only person you need to be is yourself.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 1,398 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Save the Last Dance isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 January 2001
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Duane Adler, Cheryl Edwards
- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $132M
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Save the Last Dance: quick answers
What comes after Save the Last Dance?
Next in the series: Save the Last Dance 2 (2006).
Is Save the Last Dance worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 1,398 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Save the Last Dance?
Save the Last Dance runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does Save the Last Dance have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Save the Last Dance. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Save the Last Dance parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Save the Last Dance is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Save the Last Dance on?
Save the Last Dance isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Save the Last Dance?
If you liked Save the Last Dance, try Honey 3: Dare to Dance, Center Stage: Turn It Up, Footloose.
Who directed Save the Last Dance?
Save the Last Dance (2001) was directed by Thomas Carter and stars Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington.