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Step Up 2: The Streets

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2008 | 98 min | Music, Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 7 times its budget, but middling reviews (28% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. 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 romantics. If you loved West Side Story, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

When rebellious street dancer Andie West lands at the elite Maryland School of the Arts, she finds herself fighting to fit in while also trying to hold onto her old life. When she joins forces with the school's hottest dancer, Chase Collins, to form a crew of fellow outcasts to compete in Baltimore's underground dance battle The Streets.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    28% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $151 million worldwide on a $23 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 133K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jon M. Chu

  • Briana EviganAndie West
  • Robert HoffmanChase Collins
  • Will KempBlake Collins
  • Cassie VenturaSophie Donovan
  • Adam SevaniRobert Alexander III / 'Moose'
  • Black ThomasTuck
  • Harry Shum Jr.Cable
  • Channing TatumTyler Gage
  • Kate LaceyAdministrator
  • Alison FaulkAlstar