Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- energetic
- uplifting
- romantic
- dance movie marathon
- teen movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the plot and acting weak but agreed that energetic choreography and striking 3D visuals deliver effective dance spectacle.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Luke, Natalie, Moose, and their dance crew face a high-stakes showdown against elite hip hop dancers, with choreography and stereoscopic presentation as major attractions.
The central group is a tight-knit New York City street-dance collective whose relationships and ambitions are shaped by hip hop performance.
NYU freshman Moose teams up with Luke and Natalie and becomes part of their competitive dance world.
The film's 3D presentation and choreography are specifically praised for producing stunning visuals and heightened performance spectacle.
Films like Step Up 3D, and why
Step Up 2 the Streets
youth-oriented dance drama centered on competitive choreography, romance, and performance spectacle
Save the Last Dance
dance-driven teen romance combining street-dance culture, rivalry, and upbeat musical numbers
You Got Served
high-energy dance film with charismatic performers, competition, and feel-good entertainment
Center Stage
romantic dance drama built around training, performance, and personal transformation
Movie Details
- Director
- Jon M. Chu
- Release Date
- 2010-08-04
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (2050)
Cast
- Sharni Vinson
- Rick Malambri
- Adam Sevani
- Alyson Stoner
- Joe Slaughter
- Kendra Andrews
- Stephen 'tWitch' Boss
- Daniel 'Cloud' Campos
- Ivan 'Flipz' Velez
- Christopher Scott
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Step Up 3D about?
- A tight-knit New York street-dance crew joins forces with a gifted freshman for a dazzling, life-changing hip hop showdown.
- What is Step Up 3D like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Step Up 3D as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Step Up 3D violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Step Up 3D.
- What did critics think of Step Up 3D?
- Critics broadly found the plot and acting weak but agreed that energetic choreography and striking 3D visuals deliver effective dance spectacle.
- Which films are like Step Up 3D?
- Films with a similar feel include Step Up 2 the Streets, Save the Last Dance, You Got Served, and Center Stage.
- How long is Step Up 3D?
- Step Up 3D runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Step Up 3D?
- In United States, Step Up 3D is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
