Make It Happen (2008): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Make It Happen is a 2008 romantic drama directed by Darren Grant, starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Lauryn Kirk, John Reardon and Tessa Thompson. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $10.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Darren Grant
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Mayhem Project
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Make It Happen About?
The premise of Make It Happen without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Hear the music. Feel the beat. As she sets out to achieve her dream of becoming a dancer, a young girl encounters a fresh, innovative dance style that ignites both inner conflict and a path toward self‑discovery, forcing her to confront expectations and find her own voice on the floor.
Make It Happen Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- sexy dance
- burlesque
- stage
- blonde woman
- curvy woman
- sexiness
- direct to dvd
- sensual dance
Make It Happen Cast & Characters
Mary Elizabeth Winstead leads the cast as Lauryn Kirk, with John Reardon as Joel and Tessa Thompson as Dana. Directed by Darren Grant; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Darren Grant
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Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Lauryn Kirk - John Reardon as Joel
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Tessa Thompson as Dana - Riley Smith as Russ
Also Starring in Make It Happen
· 10 more- Karen LeBlanc Brenda
- Julissa Bermudez Carmen
- Ashley Roberts Brooke
- Michael Xavier Marcus
- Ernie Pitts Bouncer at Malcolm's
- Terry Ray Birthday Party Guy
- Leigh Enns Flirtatious Customer
- Sara Thompson Young Lauryn
- Tyrell Witherspoon Audition Dancer
- Duncan Tran Street Dancer
Make It Happen Plot Summary
What happens in Make It Happen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lauryn Kirk, Mary Elizabeth Winstead is an ambitious dancer from Glenwood, Indiana who dreams of joining a renowned Chicago dance program. With no local schools to attend, she bids farewell to her brother, Joel, John Reardon, a mechanic who runs the family garage and worries about how Lauryn’s departure will affect them. Despite his concerns, Joel’s blessing comes from a place of pride, and Lauryn sets off toward the city with determination and a sense of responsibility to their family.
Full summary
The whole story of Make It Happen, scene by scene
Make It Happen Box Office
Make It Happen grossed $10.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10.2M
- International
- $10.2M
Make It Happen Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Make it Happen Official Trailer HD
How Well Do You Know Make It Happen?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the aspiring dancer who leaves Indiana for Chicago?
Cars in Make It Happen
11 cars on screen, including the 1987 Ford Mustang and the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1987 Ford Mustang Main role -
2001 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1973 Chevrolet C-Series Background role -
1967 Chevrolet Camaro Background role
Seen Make It Happen?
Movies Like Make It Happen
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Make Your Move, Center Stage: Turn It Up and Dance, Girl, Dance.
Make It Happen FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Make It Happen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Make It Happen?
Make It Happen runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Make It Happen released?
Make It Happen was released on August 8, 2008.
Who directed Make It Happen?
Make It Happen was directed by Darren Grant.
More films by Darren Grant Who is in the cast of Make It Happen?
Make It Happen stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Lauryn Kirk, John Reardon as Joel and Tessa Thompson as Dana, among 14 credited actors.
How much did Make It Happen make at the box office?
Make It Happen grossed $10.2 million worldwide.
Does Make It Happen have a post-credit scene?
No. Make It Happen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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