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Dare (2009): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Dare (2009) movie poster

Dare is a 2009 drama directed by Adam Salky, starring Emmy Rossum, Zach Gilford and Ashley Springer. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $18,000 worldwide. Critics gave it 59% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

IMDb rating
5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
59%
worldwide gross
$18K
Metascore
54
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Dare (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Adam Salky
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dare About?

The premise of Dare without spoilers.

During their final year of high school, three close friends face defining moments of self-discovery and a desire to break free. When a captivating actor challenges Alexa to push her boundaries, she impulsively takes a risk, becoming entangled in a complicated situation involving the mysterious Johnny and her loyal but reserved best friend, Ben. Their relationships are tested as unspoken desires and unexpected consequences emerge, threatening to shatter their long-standing bond.

Dare Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • gay teenager
  • gay best friend
  • gay
  • gay boy
  • gay interest
  • virgin
  • gay friend
  • gay sex
  • gay slur
  • gay kiss
  • blow job
  • homoerotic friendship
+38 more
  • first gay sexual experience
  • oral sex
  • smooth chest
  • masturbation
  • homosexual
  • teen drinking
  • pink triangle
  • bare chested male
  • male virgin
  • love triangle
  • coming of age
  • coming out
  • queer cinema
  • one word title
  • vomiting in a toilet
  • cleavage
  • pretty girl
  • first time
  • woman on top
  • sex scene
  • best friend
  • downblouse
  • reference to the children's hour the play
  • school
  • loner
  • high school
  • aspiring actress
  • outcast
  • pennsylvania
  • symbol
  • nervous
  • in the closet
  • intimidation
  • peer pressure
  • profanity
  • big house
  • private pool
  • remake
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Cast & crew

Dare Cast

Emmy Rossum leads the cast, with Zach Gilford and Ashley Springer. Directed by Adam Salky.

From the director

More from Adam Salky

More films directed by Adam Salky, best-rated first: I Smile Back, Intrusion, The College Admissions Scandal and The Dare Project.

Full filmography
Ratings

Dare Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Dare 59% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.7/10.

Box office

Dare Box Office

Dare grossed $18,000 worldwide.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$18K

US & Canada
$18K
Videos

Dare Trailers & Videos

8 videos: 5 trailers and 3 clips.

All 8 videos
Dare - OFFICIAL TRAILER
  • Trailer Dare - OFFICIAL HD TRAILER
  • Trailer Dare Exclusive UK Trailer (Peccadillo Pictures)
  • Trailer Dare
  • Trailer Dare - 10th Anniversary Re-Release Trailer
Details

Dare Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Осмелявам се” and “Drama Adolescente”.

Also known as
  • Осмелявам се
  • Drama Adolescente
  • Dare - Hab' keine Angst, tu's einfach!
  • Entre vous deux
  • Izazov
  • Mersz
  • Вызов
  • להעיז
  • Dare - Hab' keine Angst, tu's einfach
  • 爱我敢不敢
  • Dramas Adolescentes
  • 데어
+1 more
  • Ich dwóch, ona jedna

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FAQ

Dare FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dare, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dare?

Dare runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Dare released?

Dare was released on November 13, 2009.

Who directed Dare?

Dare was directed by Adam Salky.

More films by Adam Salky

Who is in the cast of Dare?

Dare stars Emmy Rossum, Zach Gilford and Ashley Springer.

How much did Dare make at the box office?

Dare grossed $18,000 worldwide.

How is Dare rated?

Dare has 5.7/10 on IMDb, 59% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic.

Does Dare have a post-credit scene?

No. Dare has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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