Movie

Save the Last Dance

“The only person you need to be is yourself.”

★ 6.5(1,353)20011h 53m

Save the Last Dance is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Thomas Carter
Release date: 2001-01-12
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Box office: $131,706,809
Budget: $13,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: MTV Films
Part of: Save the Last Dance Collection

Save the Last Dance — trailer

About Save the Last Dance

Save the Last Dance is a 2001 movie in the Drama, Family and Romance genres, directed by Thomas Carter, starring Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas and Kerry Washington. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 1,353 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Save the Last Dance in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After the death of her mother, Sara moves to the South Side of Chicago to live with her father and gets transferred to a majority-black school. Her life takes a turn for the better when befriends Chenille and her brother Derek, who helps her with her dancing skills.

Cast

Julia Stiles

Sara Johnson

Sean Patrick Thomas

Derek Reynolds

Kerry Washington

Chenille Reynolds

Fredro Starr

Malakai

Terry Kinney

Roy Johnson

Bianca Lawson

Nikki

Vince Green

Snookie

Garland Whitt

Kenny

Elisabeth Oas

Diggy

Artel Great

Arvel

Cory Stewart

Lip

Jennifer Anglin

Glynn

Themes & keywords

ballet dancermusicalballet

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Save the Last Dance in Ireland?+

In Ireland, Save the Last Dance is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Save the Last Dance on Netflix?+

Save the Last Dance is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Save the Last Dance?+

Save the Last Dance has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in Save the Last Dance?+

Save the Last Dance stars Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington, Fredro Starr and Terry Kinney.

When did Save the Last Dance come out?+

Save the Last Dance is a 2001 movie directed by Thomas Carter.

What genre is Save the Last Dance?+

Save the Last Dance is Drama, Family, Romance and Music film.

Who directed Save the Last Dance?+

Save the Last Dance was directed by Thomas Carter.