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Save the Last Dance (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Save the Last Dance is a 2001 romantic drama directed by Thomas Carter, starring Sean Patrick Thomas and Julia Stiles. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $131.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Thomas Carter
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Save the Last Dance About?
The premise of Save the Last Dance without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young, ambitious ballerina challenges traditional norms by fusing her classical training with contemporary hip-hop influences. This unexpected combination leads to a passionate connection with a young man who shares her love of music. Their burgeoning romance unfolds against a backdrop of contrasting worlds, as ballet and hip-hop rhythms intertwine in a vibrant and expressive display of art and emotion.
Save the Last Dance Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ghetto
- hip hop
- new york city
- african american
- ballet
- interracial romance
- high school
- audition
- dance
- dancing
- racial tension
- father daughter relationship
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- interracial relationship
- death of mother
- best friend
- breakup
- dance practice
- juvenile delinquent
- premarital sex
- interracial sex
- crying
- woman grabs a man's crotch
- teen movie
- single mother
- teen angst
- cross cultural relations
- teenage mother
- young love
- teenager
- rivalry
- prejudice
- mourning
- jealousy
- jazz musician
- catfight
- brother sister relationship
- nightclub
- drive by shooting
- friendship
- trumpet
- sleeping on a couch
- cafeteria
- restroom
- threat
- baby
- irresponsibility
- criminal
- kiss
- teenage sex
- tv dinner
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Cast & crew
Save the Last Dance Cast
Sean Patrick Thomas leads the cast, with Julia Stiles. Directed by Thomas Carter.
- Director Thomas Carter
From the director
More from Thomas Carter
More films directed by Thomas Carter, best-rated first: Coach Carter, Swing Kids, When the Game Stands Tall and Metro.
Ratings
Save the Last Dance Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Save the Last Dance 53 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 5.4
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TMDB 65% User score
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Plot
Save the Last Dance Plot Summary
What happens in Save the Last Dance from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this heartfelt drama, we follow 17-year-old Sara Johnson, a talented ballet dancer from suburban Chicago, as she grapples with the emotional fallout from her mother’s tragic death in a car accident, which occurred while her mother hurried to attend Sara’s Juilliard audition. Overcome with guilt and disappointment, Sara renounces her love for dance and relocates to the South Side to live with her estranged father, Roy (played by Sean Patrick Thomas), a struggling jazz musician who spends long nights performing at local nightclubs.
Full summary
The whole story of Save the Last Dance, scene by scene
Box office
Save the Last Dance Box Office
Save the Last Dance grossed $131.7 million worldwide. $91.1 million came from the US and Canada and $40.6 million (31%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$131.7M
- US & Canada
- $91.1M
- International
- $40.6M
US & Canada 69%
Rest of the world 31%
Videos
Save the Last Dance Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Save the Last Dance.
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Save the Last Dance?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What instrument does Sara's father Roy play?
Cars
Cars in Save the Last Dance
30 cars on screen, including the 1990 Lincoln Continental and the 1986 Pontiac Parisienne.
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1990 Lincoln Continental Important role -
1986 Pontiac Parisienne Important role -
1977 Buick Electra 225 Minor role -
1990 Chevrolet Astro Minor role
Details
Save the Last Dance Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Save the Last Dance 1” and “Save the Last Dance - Sei einfach du selbst”.
- Also known as
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- Save the Last Dance 1
- Save the Last Dance - Sei einfach du selbst
- Ao Ritmo do Hip-Hop
- Ao Ritmo do Hip Hop
- За мной последний танец
- Espera al último baile
- W rytmie hip-hopu
- Szívem érted rapes
- Nežádej svůj poslední tanec
- ריקוד צמוד
- Запази последния танц
- No Balanço do Amor
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- Bizim Dansımız
- Pasión y baile
- Nežiadaj svoj posledný tanec
- Née pour danser
- 留住最后一支舞
- Φύλαξε τον Τελευταίο Χορό
- 세이브 더 라스트 댄스
- Останній танець за мною
- セイブ・ザ・ラストダンス
- Păstrează ultimul dans
- ฝ่ารัก ฝ่าฝัน เต้นสะท้านโลก
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Articles About Save the Last Dance
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FAQ
Save the Last Dance FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Save the Last Dance, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Save the Last Dance?
Save the Last Dance runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Save the Last Dance released?
Save the Last Dance was released on January 12, 2001.
Who directed Save the Last Dance?
Save the Last Dance was directed by Thomas Carter.
More films by Thomas Carter Who is in the cast of Save the Last Dance?
Save the Last Dance stars Sean Patrick Thomas and Julia Stiles.
How much did Save the Last Dance make at the box office?
Save the Last Dance grossed $131.7 million worldwide ($91.1 million domestic, $40.6 million international).
How is Save the Last Dance rated?
Save the Last Dance has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 53 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Save the Last Dance have a post-credit scene?
No. Save the Last Dance has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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