Save the Last Dance(2001)
“The only person you need to be is yourself.”
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.
Director
Thomas Carter
Studio
MTV Films
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$132M
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
Elisabeth Oas
as Diggy
Artel Great
as Arvel
Cory Stewart
as Lip
Jennifer Anglin
as Glynn
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$13M
Box Office
$132M
Production Companies
MTV Films • Cort/Madden Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Save the Last Dance?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Save the Last Dance (2001).
What is Save the Last Dance about?▼
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.
Who directed Save the Last Dance?▼
Save the Last Dance was directed by Thomas Carter and released in 2001. It is a drama, family, romance, music film.
How long is Save the Last Dance?▼
Save the Last Dance has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in Save the Last Dance?▼
The cast of Save the Last Dance includes 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 and more.
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