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Take the Lead

  • 20062006
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
26K
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Dante Basco and Jenna Dewan in Take the Lead (2006)
Theatrical Trailer from New Line Cinema
Play trailer2:28
3 Videos
45 Photos
  • Drama
  • Music
The real story of a dance teacher who believed in the talent of a group of problem kids.The real story of a dance teacher who believed in the talent of a group of problem kids.The real story of a dance teacher who believed in the talent of a group of problem kids.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
26K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Liz Friedlander
  • Writer
    • Dianne Houston
  • Stars
    • Antonio Banderas
    • Rob Brown
    • Yaya DaCosta
Top credits
  • Director
    • Liz Friedlander
  • Writer
    • Dianne Houston
  • Stars
    • Antonio Banderas
    • Rob Brown
    • Yaya DaCosta
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 132User reviews
    • 96Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

    Videos3

    Take the Lead
    Trailer 2:28
    Take the Lead
    Take the Lead
    Clip 0:37
    Take the Lead
    Take the Lead
    Clip 1:02
    Take the Lead

    Photos45

    Dante Basco, Elijah Kelley, and Jenna Dewan in Take the Lead (2006)
    Antonio Banderas and Katya Virshilas in Take the Lead (2006)
    Antonio Banderas in Take the Lead (2006)
    Antonio Banderas and Marcus T. Paulk in Take the Lead (2006)
    Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, and Yaya DaCosta in Take the Lead (2006)
    Antonio Banderas and Yaya DaCosta in Take the Lead (2006)
    Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, and Yaya DaCosta in Take the Lead (2006)
    Take the Lead (2006)
    Take the Lead (2006)
    Antonio Banderas, Laura Benanti, Jenna Dewan, and Brandon D. Andrews in Take the Lead (2006)
    Antonio Banderas in Take the Lead (2006)
    Rob Brown and Yaya DaCosta in Take the Lead (2006)

    Top cast

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    Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas
    • Pierre Dulaineas Pierre Dulaine
    Rob Brown
    Rob Brown
    • Rockas Rock
    Yaya DaCosta
    Yaya DaCosta
    • LaRhetteas LaRhette
    Alfre Woodard
    Alfre Woodard
    • Augustine Jamesas Augustine James
    John Ortiz
    John Ortiz
    • Mr. Templeas Mr. Temple
    Laura Benanti
    Laura Benanti
    • Tinaas Tina
    Jonathan Malen
    Jonathan Malen
    • Kurdas Kurd
    Jasika Nicole
    Jasika Nicole
    • Egyptas Egypt
    Shawand McKenzie
    • Big Girlas Big Girl
    Dante Basco
    Dante Basco
    • Ramosas Ramos
    Elijah Kelley
    Elijah Kelley
    • Danjouas Danjou
    Jenna Dewan
    Jenna Dewan
    • Sashaas Sasha
    Marcus T. Paulk
    Marcus T. Paulk
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Brandon D. Andrews
    • Monsteras Monster
    Lauren Collins
    Lauren Collins
    • Caitlinas Caitlin
    Katya Virshilas
    • Morganas Morgan
    Alison Sealy-Smith
    • Rock's Momas Rock's Mom
    Phillip Jarrett
    Phillip Jarrett
    • Rock's Dadas Rock's Dad
    • Director
      • Liz Friedlander
    • Writer
      • Dianne Houston
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The youthful members of cast worked with the real Pierre Dulaine to get their dance moves correct for the movie.
    • Goofs
      At the dance competition Dulaine lets Rock borrow his suit coat. Dulaine is much smaller than Rock, however, the coat looks oversized on Rock when he's on the dance floor.
    • Quotes

      Pierre Dulaine: To do something, anything, is hard. It's much easier to blame your father, your mother, the environment, the government, the lack of money, but even if you find a place to assign the blame,it doesn't make the problems go away.

    • Connections
      Featured in HBO First Look: Take the Lead (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      I Got Rhythm (Take the Lead Remix)
      Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
      Performed by Lena Horne
      Additional vocals performed by Q-Tip
      Remixed by Swizz Beatz and Aaron Zigman
      Courtesy of RCA Victor Group by arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment
      Q-Tip appears courtesy of Motown Records a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

    User reviews132

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Not what you've expected.
    There are so many good films being released and so many formulaic films like these are released that it seems like we can do without a film like TAKE THE LEAD.But guess what,this ain't your average coming-of-age inspiring story.This is rather more fun and effective drama powered by fantastic dance sequences,with the aid of Benderas who leads the kids.

    The entire film depends on Benderas' energy and wit.He fills the film with energy and wit and excites everyone in the film.I really enjoyed the superbly choreographed dance sequences as it brings about different cultures together and shows how much fun it could be.It's really enthralling.

    A finely made entertaining film with a different treatment to an old formula.Surprise is on their side.
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    • HiddenVoice
    • Apr 3, 2006

    FAQ1

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Metropolitan Films (France)
      • Official site (Taiwan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Điệu Nhảy Sôi Động
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Tiara Blu Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $34,742,066
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,775,000
      • Apr 9, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $66,500,090
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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