Where to watch Take the Lead (2006) tonight
Take the Lead (2006) runs 1 h 58 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.9 from 767 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 1 h 58 min — ends 9:58 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG-13 (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Music
- Released
- March 17, 2006
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 from 767 votes
- Director
- Liz Friedlander
- Starring
- Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Yaya DaCosta, Alfre Woodard
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Take the Lead?
- Take the Lead is 1 h 58 min long (118 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:58 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Take the Lead rated?
- Take the Lead is rated PG-13 in the US.
- Is Take the Lead a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream Take the Lead?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Cinemax Amazon Channel (subscription), Cinemax Apple TV channel (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
Lists it could be on
If you like Take the Lead
- Born to Dance (2015)
- Grace Unplugged (2013)
- Center Stage: On Pointe (2016)
- Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould (1993)
- Killer's Kiss (1955)
- Center Stage (2000)
- Dangerous Minds (1995)
- Won't Back Down (2012)
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