Step Up

5.4 Score

2006 • 1h 44min • PG-13 • Crime, Drama, Romance, Music

Step Up

"Every second chance begins with a first step."

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.

IMDb 6.5

RT 21%

MC 48

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Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum

Tyler Gage

Jenna Dewan

Jenna Dewan

Nora Clark

Damaine Radcliff

Damaine Radcliff

Mac Carter

Rachel Griffiths

Rachel Griffiths

Director Gordon

Deirdre Lovejoy

Deirdre Lovejoy

Katherine Clark

Alyson Stoner

Alyson Stoner

Camille Gage

Drew Sidora

Drew Sidora

Lucy Avila

Josh Henderson

Josh Henderson

Brett Dolan

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Jenna Dewan

Jenna Dewan Nora Clark

Damaine Radcliff

Damaine Radcliff Mac Carter

Rachel Griffiths

Rachel Griffiths Director Gordon

Deirdre Lovejoy

Deirdre Lovejoy Katherine Clark

Alyson Stoner

Alyson Stoner Camille Gage

Drew Sidora

Drew Sidora Lucy Avila

Josh Henderson

Josh Henderson Brett Dolan

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Ryan Sands

Ryan Sands History Teacher

Frank Ferrara Sr.

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Frank Herzog Judge Milton

De'Shawn Washington

De'Shawn Washington Skinny Carter

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