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Stomp the Yard (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Stomp the Yard is a 2007 drama musical directed by Sylvain White, starring Columbus Short, Meagan Good and Ne-Yo. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $75.5 million worldwide on a $13 million budget. Critics gave it 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10. Stream it on Starz and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
5.4/10
worldwide gross
$75.5M
Metascore
44
budget
$13M
Stomp the Yard (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Sylvain White
Genres
Drama , Romance , Musical
Original language
English
Budget
$13M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Stomp the Yard About?

The premise of Stomp the Yard without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A talented but troubled young man finds direction and purpose when he takes over a vibrant dance crew. He leads them through intense rehearsals and challenges as they strive for a spot in a prestigious national dance competition. Along the way, he confronts his past and finds unexpected romance, all while battling rivals and pushing the boundaries of their unique style.

Stomp the Yard Themes & Keywords

· 49 tags
  • bare midriff
  • dance movie
  • slow motion scene
  • man running
  • african heritage
  • african man
  • wetness
  • running
  • fitness
  • psychotronic filmmaking
  • psychotronic film
  • beefcake
+37 more
  • death
  • dancer
  • competition
  • fraternity
  • atlanta georgia
  • step dancing
  • dancing
  • rabbit suit
  • teenage girl
  • ex felon
  • shot in the chest
  • brother brother relationship
  • dance contest
  • african american
  • rivalry
  • los angeles california
  • historically black college
  • black fraternity
  • gun
  • street fight
  • family relationships
  • love at first sight
  • mother son relationship
  • fight
  • uncle nephew relationship
  • murder
  • bunny costume
  • warehouse
  • class differences
  • loss of brother
  • college campus
  • stepping
  • love
  • all black cast
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • teenage boy
Where to watch

Where to Watch Stomp the Yard

Stream it on Starz and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

Streaming availability in the US, powered by JustWatch logo

Cast & crew

Stomp the Yard Cast

Columbus Short leads the cast, with Meagan Good and Ne-Yo. Directed by Sylvain White.

Ratings

Stomp the Yard Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Stomp the Yard 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.

Plot

Stomp the Yard Plot Summary

What happens in Stomp the Yard from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

DJ Williams, portrayed by Columbus Short, is a passionate krump dancer navigating the vibrant yet challenging landscape of inner-city Los Angeles. Alongside his younger brother, Duron, played by Chris Brown, they fiercely compete as part of the “Goon Squad” in local dance contests. Their hard work pays off one fateful night when, thanks to a spectacular final move from Duron, they clinch victory at an underground krumping competition. However, their celebration quickly turns to tragedy when the rival crew ambushes them, leading to a brutal encounter where Duron is fatally shot.

Full summary

The whole story of Stomp the Yard, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Stomp the Yard Box Office & Budget

Stomp the Yard grossed $75.5 million worldwide on a $13 million budget, 5.8 times what it cost. $61.4 million came from the US and Canada and $14.2 million (19%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$75.5M

5.8× its budget

US & Canada
$61.4M
International
$14.2M
Budget
$13M
US & Canada 81% Rest of the world 19%
Videos

Stomp the Yard Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.

Official Trailer
  • Clip The Unforgettable First Kiss
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Stomp the Yard?

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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  10. Question 10: not answered

What event prompts DJ to move to Atlanta?

Cars

Cars in Stomp the Yard

14 cars on screen, including the 2006 Ford F-150 and the 2003 Cadillac DeVille.

All 14 cars
  • 2006 Ford F-150 in Stomp the Yard 2006 Ford F-150 Important role
  • 2003 Cadillac DeVille in Stomp the Yard 2003 Cadillac DeVille Minor role
  • 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W211 in Stomp the Yard 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W211 Minor role
  • MINI Cooper Cabrio in Stomp the Yard MINI Cooper Cabrio Minor role
Details

Stomp the Yard Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “Stepping” and “Steppin'”.

Also known as
  • Stepping
  • Steppin'
  • Lökd a ritmust!
  • Stomp the Yard 1
  • Baile Urbano 1
  • Stepping - Dalla strada al palcoscenico
  • Stomp the Yard: Ritmo salvaje
  • Krok do sławy
  • Братство танца
  • Divoký Stomp
  • אחוות הריקודים
  • O Poder do Ritmo
+9 more
  • Sokak Dansçısı
  • Уличен ритъм
  • 踢踏人生
  • Baile Urbano
  • 街舞少年
  • 스톰프 더 야드
  • Братство танцю
  • ストンプ・ザ・ヤード
  • จังหวะระห่ำ หัวใจกระแทกพื้น

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FAQ

Stomp the Yard FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Stomp the Yard, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Stomp the Yard?

Stomp the Yard runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was Stomp the Yard released?

Stomp the Yard was released on January 12, 2007.

Who directed Stomp the Yard?

Stomp the Yard was directed by Sylvain White.

More films by Sylvain White

Who is in the cast of Stomp the Yard?

Stomp the Yard stars Columbus Short, Meagan Good and Ne-Yo.

Where can I watch Stomp the Yard?

In the US, Stomp the Yard is streaming on Starz, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Stomp the Yard make at the box office?

Stomp the Yard grossed $75.5 million worldwide ($61.4 million domestic, $14.2 million international) on a budget of $13 million.

How is Stomp the Yard rated?

Stomp the Yard has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 44 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

Does Stomp the Yard have a post-credit scene?

No. Stomp the Yard has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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