
Step Up
Every second chance begins with a first step.
Directed by Anne Fletcher
Produced by Eketahuna LLC, Touchstone Pictures
An uplifting romantic drama about redemption through dance, where a troubled youth finds purpose, love, and artistic expression through a second chance.
Delinquent Tyler Gage receives the opportunity of a lifetime after vandalizing a performing arts school, gaining him the chance to earn a scholarship and dance with up-and-coming dancer Nora.
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Questions people ask
Does Step Up end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is Step Up easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Is Step Up scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Step Up sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Is Step Up violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Step Up
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Step Up
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Step Up, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Step Up, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Step Up, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































