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Step Up (2006)

โ€œEvery second chance begins with a first step.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 3,977 votes 1h 44m pg-13 RomanceDramaCrimeMusic

#65 of 217 films from 2006 #575 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Anne Fletcher ยท Written by Duane Adler, Melissa Rosenberg

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Overview

Delinquent Tyler Gage receives the opportunity of a lifetime after vandalizing a performing arts school, gaining him the chance to earn a scholarship and dance with up-and-coming dancer Nora.

Cast

Channing Tatumas Tyler Gage
Jenna Dewanas Nora Clark
Damaine Radcliffas Mac Carter
Rachel Griffithsas Director Gordon
Deirdre Lovejoyas Katherine Clark
Alyson Stoneras Camille Gage
Drew Sidoraas Lucy Avila
Josh Hendersonas Brett Dolan
Heavy Das Omar
Ryan Sandsas History Teacher
Frank Ferrara Sr.as Security Guard
Frank Herzogas Judge Milton
De'Shawn Washingtonas Skinny Carter
Marioas Miles Darby

Facts

Release dateAugust 11, 2006
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 2006 average of 106 min
GenresRomance, Drama, Crime, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$12,000,000
Box office$114,197,742 (9.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0462590

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Questions

How long is Step Up?
Step Up runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Step Up worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 3,977 votes, which places it #65 of 217 films released in 2006 in this index (top 71%) and #575 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Step Up?
Step Up was directed by Anne Fletcher. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Proposal (2009), Hocus Pocus 2 (2022), Dumplin' (2018).
Who stars in Step Up?
Channing Tatum as Tyler Gage; Jenna Dewan as Nora Clark; Damaine Radcliff as Mac Carter; Rachel Griffiths as Director Gordon; Deirdre Lovejoy as Katherine Clark; Alyson Stoner as Camille Gage.
What is Step Up rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Step Up?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5851.

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