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Save the Last Dance

6.620011h 53mMMovieDramaFamilyRomance

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.

DirectorThomas Carter
WritersDuane Adler·Cheryl Edwards
ProducersDavid Madden·Scarlett Lacey

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Thomas Carter

JSJulia Stiles
Julia Stiles
Sara Johnson
STSean Patrick Thomas
Sean Patrick Thomas
Derek Reynolds
KWKerry Washington
Kerry Washington
Chenille Reynolds
FSFredro Starr
Fredro Starr
Malakai
TKTerry Kinney
Terry Kinney
Roy Johnson
BLBianca Lawson
Bianca Lawson
Nikki
VGVince Green
Vince Green
Snookie
GWGarland Whitt
Garland Whitt
Kenny
EO
Elisabeth Oas
Diggy
AGArtel Great
Artel Great
Arvel
CS
Cory Stewart
Lip
JA
Jennifer Anglin
Glynn

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Save the Last Dance — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Save the Last Dance?

Save the Last Dance isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Save the Last Dance on Netflix?

No, Save the Last Dance is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Save the Last Dance on Amazon Prime Video?

Save the Last Dance isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Save the Last Dance for free?

Save the Last Dance isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is there a sequel to Save the Last Dance?

Yes — Save the Last Dance is followed by Save the Last Dance 2 (2006) in the Save the Last Dance Collection.

Is there a prequel to Save the Last Dance?

Save the Last Dance is the first film in the Save the Last Dance Collection.

Is Save the Last Dance part of a trilogy?

No — Save the Last Dance is part of the Save the Last Dance Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Save the Last Dance Collection?

There are 2 films in the Save the Last Dance Collection: Save the Last Dance (2001) and Save the Last Dance 2 (2006).