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Step Up

Step Up

Every second chance begins with a first step.

20066.91h 44m

Overview

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.

Directed by Anne Fletcher
Written by Duane Adler, Melissa Rosenberg
Produced by Erik Feig, Jennifer Gibgot, Patrick Wachsberger
Box OfficeBudget: $12.0MRevenue: $114.2M

Top Cast

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

Heavy D

Heavy D

Omar

Ryan Sands

Ryan Sands

History Teacher

Themes & Keywords

dancingdancenew lovebaltimore, usaart schoolwoman directorprovocativeromantic

About Step Up

Step Up is a music, drama, romance, crime film released in 2006 exploring themes of dancing, dance, new love, baltimore, usa, art school, woman director. Directed by Anne Fletcher, it stars Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, Damaine Radcliff. 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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