Take the Lead (2006): movie guide

What is Take the Lead about?

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 highlights

Take the Lead features Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Yaya DaCosta, Alfre Woodard, John Ortiz, Laura Benanti. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2006-03-17. Runtime: 118 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (768 votes). Genres: Drama, Music. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Take the Lead?

Take the Lead is listed as Drama, Music on TMDB.

How long is Take the Lead?

Take the Lead runs about 118 minutes.

Who stars in Take the Lead?

Cast highlights include Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Yaya DaCosta, Alfre Woodard, John Ortiz, Laura Benanti.

Does Cinema Box stream Take the Lead?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Take the Lead?

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