Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- playful
- witty
- cheerful
- lazy weekend
- teen movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film cheerful and accessible, with energetic performances and a familiar but effective teen dance-comedy formula.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Quinn recruits a mismatched group of dancers to compete against the school’s strongest squad despite lacking dance experience.
Quinn initially treats dance as a means to secure college admission, then confronts the difference between résumé-building and genuine commitment.
Dance training and competition performances externalize the characters’ growing confidence, discipline, and group solidarity.
The central dance crew is assembled from an unlikely group of students whose contrasting personalities and backgrounds become a source of strength.
Films like Work It, and why
Bring It On
Shares a teen comedy framework, dance-centered competition, underdog teamwork, and an upbeat inspirational tone.
Step Up
Shares high school dance performance, youthful romance, musical energy, and a familiar feel good underdog structure.
Honey
Shares a rebellious teen ensemble, competitive dance culture, playful humor, and energetic choreography.
High School Musical
Shares a school-based competition, friendship-driven self-discovery, and cheerful musical comedy.
Movie Details
- Director
- Laura Terruso
- Release Date
- 2020-08-07
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (1229)
Cast
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Liza Koshy
- Keiynan Lonsdale
- Michelle Buteau
- Jordan Fisher
- Drew Ray Tanner
- Jayne Eastwood
- Naomi Snieckus
- Briana Andrade-Gomes
- Kalliane Brémault
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Work It about?
- An ambitious teenager builds an unlikely dance crew to win the competition that could unlock her dream college, discovering that belonging matters as much as achievement.
- What is Work It like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Work It as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Work It violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Work It.
- What did critics think of Work It?
- Critics broadly found the film cheerful and accessible, with energetic performances and a familiar but effective teen dance-comedy formula.
- Which films are like Work It?
- Films with a similar feel include Bring It On, Step Up, Honey, and High School Musical.
- How long is Work It?
- Work It runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Work It?
- In United States, Work It streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
