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Save the Last Dance

6.620011h 53mPG-13MovieDramaFamilyRomance

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

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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 is streaming on YouTube TV, Hoopla and YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Save the Last Dance on Netflix?

No, Save the Last Dance is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on YouTube TV and Hoopla.

Is Save the Last Dance on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Save the Last Dance for free?

Save the Last Dance is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and YouTube Free in United States.

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).