Take the Lead
Seen it?2006 | 118 min | Drama, Music
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes) and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$66 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Liz Friedlander
- Antonio BanderasPierre Dulaine
- Rob BrownRock
- Yaya DaCostaLaRhette
- Alfre WoodardAugustine James
- John OrtizMr. Temple
- Laura BenantiTina
- Katya VirshilasMorgan
- Jenna DewanSasha
- Jasika NicoleEgypt
- Jo ChimGretchen