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Step Up (2006)

Step Up poster
Directed by
Anne Fletcher
Genre
drama film, musical film, crime film, romance film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 38m
Rated
PG-13
Rating
6.9 of 10 from 3,929 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A troubled teen from a rough neighborhood and a disciplined ballet dancer are paired for a dance showcase. They clash at first but eventually learn to combine their styles.

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What happens

Step Up is a 2006 American teen dance drama film directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Duane Adler and Melissa Rosenberg. The film stars Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, Mario Barrett, Drew Sidora, and Rachel Griffiths. Set in Baltimore, Maryland, the film follows the tale of the disadvantaged Tyler Gage and the privileged modern dancer Nora Clark, who find themselves paired up in a showcase that determines both of their futures. Realizing that they only have one chance, they finally work together. Step Up was released in the United States on August 11, 2006, by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. The film received generally negative reviews from critics, but became a box office success, grossing $114 million against a budget of $12 million. It spawned a franchise that includes four sequels and a television series. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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