Save the Last Dance

Save the Last Dance

The only person you need to be is yourself.

Directed by Thomas Carter

Produced by MTV Films, Cort/Madden Productions

2001113 min6.5 / 10

A warm, uplifting coming-of-age romance about a grieving ballet dancer finding belonging, friendship, and love in an unexpected community.

After the death of her mother, Sara moves to the South Side of Chicago to live with her father and gets transferred to a majority-black school. Her life takes a turn for the better when befriends Chenille and her brother Derek, who helps her with her dancing skills.

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  • Does Save the Last Dance end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is Save the Last Dance easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.

  • Is Save the Last Dance one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 88% of films.

  • Is Save the Last Dance scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Save the Last Dance violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Save the Last Dance sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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