Save the Last Dance (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2001, Save the Last Dance is a drama, family, romance and music film directed by Thomas Carter, running about 113 minutes. “The Only Person You Need To Be Is Yourself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the death of her mother, Sara moves to the South Side of Chicago to live with her father and gets transferred to a majority-black school. Her life takes a turn for the better when befriends Chenille and her brother Derek, who helps her with her dancing skills.
Who’s in it. Save the Last Dance stars Julia Stiles as Sara Johnson, Sean Patrick Thomas as Derek Reynolds, Kerry Washington as Chenille Reynolds and Fredro Starr as Malakai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Save the Last Dance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $131.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Save the Last Dance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Save the Last Dance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Save the Last Dance (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Save the Last Dance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Save the Last Dance worth watching?
- Save the Last Dance holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Save the Last Dance?
- Save the Last Dance stars Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington, Fredro Starr and Terry Kinney.
- When was Save the Last Dance released?
- Save the Last Dance was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.