Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- energetic
- uplifting
- romantic
- dance movie night
- teen movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film formulaic and corny, while acknowledging Jessica Alba's appeal and the energy of its dance sequences.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Michael uses unwanted sexual advances and subsequent blacklisting to sabotage Honey's choreographic career after she rejects him.
Honey seeks recognition as a music-video choreographer while teaching hip-hop dance and building opportunities for young performers.
Honey teaches neighborhood children at a youth center and encourages them to stay engaged rather than get into trouble.
The film foregrounds energetic dance numbers and Honey's transition from performer to music-video choreographer.
Films like Honey, and why
Step Up
shares an aspirational dance-world protagonist, energetic choreography, romance, and a feel-good career arc
Save the Last Dance
shares music-video culture, dance performance, ambition, and a romantic melodramatic tone
Center Stage
shares a determined young woman pursuing artistic success while navigating class and institutional barriers
You Got Served
shares hip-hop performance, youth mentorship, community uplift, and an urban music setting
Movie Details
- Director
- Bille Woodruff
- Release Date
- 2003-12-05
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (1264)
Cast
- Jessica Alba
- Mekhi Phifer
- Romeo
- Joy Bryant
- David Moscow
- Lonette McKee
- Zachary Isaiah Williams
- Christian Monzon
- Al Shearer
- Jull Weber
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- YouTube TV, Starz Apple TV channel
- 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 Honey about?
- A determined East Harlem dancer fights industry exploitation while building a choreography career and protecting the neighborhood kids she mentors.
- What is Honey like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Honey as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Honey violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Honey.
- What did critics think of Honey?
- Critics broadly found the film formulaic and corny, while acknowledging Jessica Alba's appeal and the energy of its dance sequences.
- Which films are like Honey?
- Films with a similar feel include Step Up, Save the Last Dance, Center Stage, and You Got Served.
- How long is Honey?
- Honey runs 94 minutes.
- Where can I watch Honey?
- In United States, Honey streams on YouTube TV, Starz Apple TV channel.
