Movie

Take the Lead

“Never Follow”

★ 6.9(746)20061h 58m

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Good to know

Director: Liz Friedlander
Release date: 2006-03-17
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: English
Box office: $65,742,992
Budget: $30,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: New Line Cinema

Take the Lead — trailer

About Take the Lead

Take the Lead is a 2006 movie in the Drama and Music genres, directed by Liz Friedlander, starring Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown and Yaya DaCosta. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 746 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Take the Lead in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulane.

Cast

Antonio Banderas

Pierre Dulaine

Rob Brown

Rock

Yaya DaCosta

LaRhette

Alfre Woodard

Augustine James

John Ortiz

Mr. Temple

Laura Benanti

Tina

Katya Virshilas

Morgan

Jenna Dewan

Sasha

Jasika Nicole

Egypt

Jo Chim

Gretchen

Dante Basco

Ramos

Elijah Kelley

Danjou

Themes & keywords

dancedancing masterwoman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Take the Lead in Mexico?+

Take the Lead is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Take the Lead on Netflix?+

Take the Lead is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Take the Lead?+

Take the Lead has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in Take the Lead?+

Take the Lead stars Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Yaya DaCosta, Alfre Woodard and John Ortiz.

When did Take the Lead come out?+

Take the Lead is a 2006 movie directed by Liz Friedlander.

What genre is Take the Lead?+

Take the Lead is Drama and Music film.

Who directed Take the Lead?+

Take the Lead was directed by Liz Friedlander.