Jenna Dewan, Channing Tatum, Mario

Everyone deserves a chance to follow their dreams, but some people only get one shot. Tyler Gage is a rebel from the wrong side of Baltimorešs tracks ­ and the only thing that stands between him and a...( read more  read more... )n unfulfilled life are his dreams of one day making it out of there. Nora is a privileged ballet dancer attending Baltimorešs ultra-elite Maryland School of the Arts -- and the only thing standing in the way of her obviously brilliant future is finding a great dance partner for her senior showcase. When trouble with the law lands Tyler with a community service gig at Maryland School of the Arts, he arrives as an angry outsider, until his skills as a gifted street dancer draw Norašs attention. Now, as sparks fly between them, both on and off stage, Tyler realizes he has just one performance to prove that he can step up to a life far larger than he ever imagined.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 38 min.

Directed by: Anne Fletcher

Release Date: August 11, 2006

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DVD Release Date: December 19, 2006

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  • November 6, 2009
    this movie wudda been better if it was black guy but still it was ok. better than i thought it'd be.
  • July 8, 2009
    They sure did not step up to make this film, terrible.
  • February 1, 2009
    Stop judging me. Now I'll continue to say that although the movie is so run - of - the - mill it's almost meant to be shit, it's still fair entertainment!

    So the acting ain't top - notch. There is only one real way to describe Channing Tatum, and I shall accomplish this by quoti...( read more)ng the young lady who sat a few rows in front of me 'Goddamn, this fool is ugly!' .
    But the dancing is visually impressive and well - choreographed. Bear in mind that this is what the movie is focusing on. Kudos to that, then.

    About those 'soppy' bits ... not convinced. That dumb kid deserved what he got.

    Story is forgettable, and it's not really an accurate portrayal of our society, but hell, I've seen worse. Much worse.
  • December 19, 2008
    More dance movie shenanigans. Same plot, same twists, same everything. A young rich girl dance student and a poor urban punk have some moves to teach each other. Both emotionally and rhythmically. The dance routines are actually well filmed and performed so in that regard it is s...( read more)uccessful. The performances are also not too bad despite the tripe they have to spew out. If you like your films basic, entertaining and challengeless then you make like this.
  • August 2, 2008
    Save The Last Dance meets Honey. The movie is slow to start while defining and creating a personality for the audience to nearly all necessary characters. The movie really doesn't pick up until the MSA party, at which point the soundtrack kicks it up a notch and puts out some REA...( read more)LLY good beats. The movie is predictable, the story has been told. BUT.... if you have a interest in any type of dance - hip hop, jazz, ballet - or just appreciate the arts altogether, this movie is still a must see. The footwork and the soundtrack (and how nearly every character is HOT) is worth the watch.
  • November 20, 2009
    channing tatum is so hot in this movie
  • November 20, 2009
    Awesome dancing in this movie. Channing Tatum is a fabolus dancer.
  • November 17, 2009
    I luv to dance so why not
  • November 16, 2009
    well. Channing Tatum.
  • November 16, 2009
    Channing Tatumn do I need to ssay more!







    Channing! Love It

Critic Reviews


August 12, 2006
Kyle Smith, New York Post

Step Up is so predictable, with every scene loudly announcing what the next one is going to show, that teens in the audience will take lots of breaks to text each other on their phones. full review

August 12, 2006
Ty Burr, Boston Globe

Alive with infectious rhythm, likable characters, and slick dance moves, Step Up gives clichés a good name. full review

August 11, 2006
Pete Hammond, Maxim

By the numbers, teen-dance romance that takes it's lead from , and numerous others that it shamelessly imitates. full review

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Comments


  • mbabyline
    March 22, 2009
    matagal ng film to
  • reneemorales27
    March 7, 2009
    its a great movie i loved it
  • mymyshelumithathinadamupuleae
    October 16, 2008
    da best movee in da world......
  • wallex55
    July 21, 2008
    step up two was cool i liked it very much it was kinda long in a nother way that i dont care but but the dance moves were cool i liked it
  • amalianinety3
    July 20, 2008
    i like ste up 2 more...
    but channing is really hot!!!
    step up 2 finale dance is the bestest ever..
    unbeatable!!!
    i love u channning!!
    hahahalol!!!
    channing kinda look like john cena!!
  • mollybabylover20
    July 14, 2008
    omg step up is the BEST movie ever!!!!!!! i've watched that movie like 100 times. and plus channing tatum....sssssssooooooo HOT!!!!!!! and he dances really good 2!!!
  • ailyn14
    June 12, 2008
    Ne chances of having Step Up 3.....
    Watching Step Up 1 n 2 ain't enough..
  • zoekereopa
    May 15, 2008
    THIS IS THE BEST MOVIE AITE!!
  • candy541
    March 25, 2008
    Well the dancing was freakin awesome and yes channing is very very hot but, Jenna is really really really really really lucky!!!!!!! i would give anything to be in a movie{let alone a dancing movie}with him!!!!!!!
  • Sancha1992
    March 24, 2008
    THIS MOVIE WAS THE BEST

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