Step Up

PG-13

Released Aug 11, 2006

1 hr. 38 min.

Musical

Drama

List

21%

108 Reviews

Tomatometer

83%

250,000+ Ratings

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Tyler Gage (Channing Tatum) has been in and out of trouble for most of his life and after finding himself before the judge again, he is sentenced to 200 hours of community service mopping floors at the Maryland School of the Arts. He quickly catches the eye of Nora (Jenna Dewan), a gifted ballet student, who is trying to use hip-hop moves with her classical routines. After some initial hesitation, Nora convinces Tyler to help her with her dance routines and the sparks fly.

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Critics Consensus

This trite teen romance has too little plot and not enough dancing.

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Positive 8

Look i get it this movie doesnt have a great plot or dialogue and its very cliché. But thats not how you must rate these kind of movies i think. Its a dance movie which is upbeat, fun and hopefull for teens and adolescents. I loved this movie when i was younger, now i think its cheesy but my teen daughter loves it. Beautiful people who can dance, fun music and a hopeful story that you can make your dreams come true no matter what. So im gonna rate this movie for the people who meant to watch these kind of movies teens and adolescents who want an upbeat dance movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/22/24

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Camila S

Esse é meu filme favorito!😍 E logo depois vem ela dança eu danço 2. amo ❤️❤️❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/11/24

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Dragon V

The best Step-up movie because it's the most relatable and realistic of them all. Even though the second one is most often mentioned when searching for best Dance movies, that one is MUCH less realistic and relatable. The second one didn't get people (guys) unto dancing despite the stigma it's something for girls BUT THE FIRST DID.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/08/23

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Jace E

The final dance in this movie is insanely good. Honestly, when I think about "Step Up", that is the moment that makes me want to rewatch. The music, the dancing, everything in that final number is chill-inducing. The rest of the movie is fine. The acting is stiff (especially from Channing) and the dialogue is melodramatic. The chemistry between the characters, especially the two leads is strong, and the emotional moment near the finale packs a punch. Note: That is the biggest glass of Orange Juice that I've ever seen. Best Character: Miles Best Quote: The line by Director Gordon introducing Tyler to the talent scout. Best Scene: The Final Number

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/11/23

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Ze P

É um filme maravilhoso, apenas fica atrás do 3°filme na saga, atores muito bem escolhidos, e o filme trás sempre uma vibe incrível 🔥

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/23/23

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Audience Member

Great choreography and decent acting

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

12/12/22

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Anne Fletcher

Director

Channing Tatum

Tyler

Jenna Dewan

Nora

Mario

Miles

Drew Sidora

Lucy

Rachel Griffiths

Director Gordon

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Anna Smith

Empire Magazine

It's the usual case of great dancing, bad acting and even worse dialogue in this very guilty pleasure for fans of the genre.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 30, 2006

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Anna Smith

Time Out

While Tatum has rough charm, Dewan is more dancer than actress.

Oct 30, 2006

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Philip French

Guardian

This is a cliche-ridden movie by people to whom formula is clearly mother's milk.

Oct 28, 2006

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Jana Monji

Age of the Geek

Step Up 3D is a great showcase for some of today's best dance talents and one of the best examples of 3D technology adding to a film's impact.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 13, 2021

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

There's a definite fan base for this type of film, but it won't be those who demand a strong plot.

Rated: 2.0/4.0

Sep 24, 2020

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

What Step Up lacks in the originality stakes is more than covered by the come-hither chemistry of its majorly attractive leads, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 16, 2020

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Synopsis

Tyler Gage (Channing Tatum) has been in and out of trouble for most of his life and after finding himself before the judge again, he is sentenced to 200 hours of community service mopping floors at the Maryland School of the Arts. He quickly catches the eye of Nora (Jenna Dewan), a gifted ballet student, who is trying to use hip-hop moves with her classical routines. After some initial hesitation, Nora convinces Tyler to help her with her dance routines and the sparks fly.

Director: Anne Fletcher
Executive Producer: John H. Starke, David Garrett, Bob Hayward
Screenwriter: Duane Adler, Melissa Rosenberg
Distributor: Buena Vista
Production Co: Summit Entertainment, Eketahuna LLC
Rating: PG-13 (Innuendo|Brief Violence|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Musical, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 11, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 23, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $65.3M

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