Step Up (2006)
A street dancer's second chance at a performing arts school ignites a brisk, heartwarming romance.
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.
How intense is Step Up?
Step Up has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What Step Up feels like
- Tone
- feel goodupliftingromanticheartwarming
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightParty
Where to stream Step Up
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Step Up for you?
Is Step Up scary?
No. Step Up is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Step Up gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Step Up sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Step Up OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Step Up?
Step Up runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream Step Up?
Step Up is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Step Up have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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