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  • Take the Lead
  • Opened April 7, 2006 | Runtime:1 hr. 48 min.
  • PG-13
    thematic material, language and some violence
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 13+. Read More
  • Inspired by a true story, Antonio Banderas stars as internationally acclaimed ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulaine. The film revolves around a professional dancer who volunteers to teach in the New York City public school system. But when his classic Read More
  • Cast: Antonio Banderas, Rob Brown, Lauren Collins
  • Director: Liz Friedlander
  • Genres: Drama, Music/Performing Arts

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So-so Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

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  • 75
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    Antonio Banderas is reason enough to see the movie.

  • 63
    Rolling Stone | Peter Travers

    Inspired by a true story (translation: a lot of it is made up), the movie shucks...

  • 63
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    The movie's best moments are between Banderas and the kids. When the plot shifts...

  • 60
    The Hollywood Reporter | Michael Rechtshaffen

    Things hold together longer than they would have without Banderas' commanding,...

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