Take the Lead (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2006, Take the Lead is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Liz Friedlander, running about 108 minutes. “Never Follow” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulane.
Who’s in it. Take the Lead stars Antonio Banderas as Pierre Dulaine, Rob Brown as Rock, Yaya DaCosta as LaRhette and Alfre Woodard as Augustine James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Take the Lead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $65.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Take the Lead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Take the Lead tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Take the Lead (2006)?
- In US, Take the Lead is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Take the Lead worth watching?
- Take the Lead holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Take the Lead?
- Take the Lead stars Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Yaya DaCosta, Alfre Woodard and John Ortiz.
- When was Take the Lead released?
- Take the Lead was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.