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Step Up 3-D (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Step Up 3-D is a 2010 romantic drama directed by Jon M. Chu, starring Adam G. Sevani, Rick Malambri and Sharni Vinson. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $159.3 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

IMDb rating
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
47%
worldwide gross
$159.3M
Metascore
45
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Step Up 3-D (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 47m (107 min)
Director
Jon M. Chu
Genres
Drama , Romance , Music
Original language
English
Budget
$30M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Step Up 3-D About?

The premise of Step Up 3-D without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In the energetic atmosphere of New York City's dance scene, Luke and Natalie, talented street dancers, find themselves partnered with Moose. They join forces to compete against the world’s best hip-hop performers in a high-stakes competition. As they push their skills to the limit and risk everything, this intense battle will change their lives and futures forever.

Step Up 3-D Themes & Keywords

· 45 tags
  • 3d
  • 3 dimensional
  • competition
  • bed
  • false identity
  • loyalty
  • bully
  • male bonding
  • party
  • sabotage
  • contraband
  • gift
+33 more
  • dance movie
  • dance music
  • group
  • dance
  • dancer
  • new york city
  • dance crew
  • mortgage
  • dance club
  • engineering
  • parents
  • scene during end credits
  • sequel
  • three word title
  • auction
  • foreclosure
  • halloween costume
  • halloween
  • dance contest
  • contest
  • brother sister relationship
  • film school
  • video camera
  • filmmaker
  • boom box
  • rivalry
  • friendship
  • college student
  • college
  • 3d in title
  • dancing
  • third in series
  • series
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Cast & crew

Step Up 3-D Cast

Adam G. Sevani leads the cast, with Rick Malambri and Sharni Vinson. Directed by Jon M. Chu.

Ratings

Step Up 3-D Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Step Up 3-D 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

Plot

Step Up 3-D Plot Summary

What happens in Step Up 3-D from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the vibrant streets of New York City, we follow Moose (Adam G. Sevani) and Camille (Alyson Stoner) as they embark on their university journey at New York University. While Moose is deeply invested in his electrical engineering degree, having pledged to his father to put dancing behind him, a chance encounter changes everything. While touring the campus, his eyes land on Luke Katcher (Rick Malambri) sporting a pair of Limited Edition Gun Metal Nike Dunks. Captivated, Moose pursues the shoes and inadvertently stumbles into an electrifying dance battle against Kid Darkness (Daniel “Cloud” Campos) from the notorious House of Samurai, where Moose impressively secures victory.

Full summary

The whole story of Step Up 3-D, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Step Up 3-D Box Office & Budget

Step Up 3-D grossed $159.3 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 5.3 times what it cost. $42.4 million came from the US and Canada and $116.9 million (73%) from the rest of the world.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$159.3M

5.3× its budget

US & Canada
$42.4M
International
$116.9M
Budget
$30M
US & Canada 27% Rest of the world 73%
Videos

Step Up 3-D Trailers & Videos

7 videos: 2 trailers, 4 teasers and 1 clip.

All 7 videos
Step Up 3 Trailer
  • Trailer Step Up 3D (2010 Movie) Home Entertainment Trailer - Rick Malambri, Sharni Vinson, Adam Sevani
  • Teaser Step Up 3D (2010 Movie) Official TV Spot - "Summer Party" - Rick Malambri, Sharni Vinson
  • Teaser Step Up 3D (2010 Movie) Official TV Spot - "Characters" - Rick Malambri, Sharni Vinson
  • Teaser Step Up 3D (2010 Movie) Official TV Spot - "Legacy" - Rick Malambri, Sharni Vinson, Adam Sevani
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Step Up 3-D?

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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  8. Question 8: not answered
  9. Question 9: not answered
  10. Question 10: not answered

What is Moose's real name?

Cars

Cars in Step Up 3-D

14 cars on screen, including the 1973 Mercury Cougar and the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria.

All 14 cars
  • 1973 Mercury Cougar in Step Up 3-D 1973 Mercury Cougar Important role
  • 2003 Ford Crown Victoria in Step Up 3-D 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • Grumman-Olson Route Star in Step Up 3-D Grumman-Olson Route Star Minor role
  • 2002 BMW 3 E46 in Step Up 3-D 2002 BMW 3 E46 Background role
Details

Step Up 3-D Also Known As

28 alternative titles, including “Шаг вперед 3D” and “Dansul dragostei 3D”.

Also known as
  • Шаг вперед 3D
  • Dansul dragostei 3D
  • Sexy Dance 3: The Battle 3D
  • Step Up 3D: I nea diastasi
  • Dansez dans les rues 3
  • Step Up 3 - Make Your Move
  • Step Up III: 3D (2010)
  • 舞力全開3
  • 舞出真我3D
  • 舞出我人生3
  • Шаг вперёд 3D
  • Sexy Dance 3 : The Battle
+16 more
  • Sokak Dansı 3D
  • Step Up 3 - 3D
  • Let's Dance 3
  • Step Up 3.
  • סטפ אפ 3
  • สเต็ปโดนใจ หัวใจโดนเธอ 3
  • Step Up 3D: Η Νέα Διάσταση
  • 스텝 업 3D
  • Ela Dança
  • Eu Danço 3
  • В ритъма на танца 3
  • 舞力全開3D
  • Крок уперед 3D
  • Vũ Điệu Đường Phố 3D
  • Dansez dans les rues 3D
  • ステップ・アップ3

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FAQ

Step Up 3-D FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Step Up 3-D, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Step Up 3-D?

Step Up 3-D runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

When was Step Up 3-D released?

Step Up 3-D was released on August 6, 2010.

Who directed Step Up 3-D?

Step Up 3-D was directed by Jon M. Chu.

More films by Jon M. Chu

Who is in the cast of Step Up 3-D?

Step Up 3-D stars Adam G. Sevani, Rick Malambri and Sharni Vinson.

How much did Step Up 3-D make at the box office?

Step Up 3-D grossed $159.3 million worldwide ($42.4 million domestic, $116.9 million international) on a budget of $30 million.

How is Step Up 3-D rated?

Step Up 3-D has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.

Does Step Up 3-D have a post-credit scene?

No. Step Up 3-D has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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