Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- energetic
- romantic
- hopeful
- dance movie night
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the lively, kinetic dance sequences entertaining but surrounded by a predictable and generic story.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Emily, Sean, and The Mob transform flash mobs into protest art opposing the threatened destruction of their historic Miami neighborhood.
Emily seeks a career as a professional dancer while Sean leads The Mob and hopes to establish the crew through increasingly ambitious performances.
The Mob's elaborate public dance interventions merge viral performance culture with opposition to a wealthy developer.
The film centers cutting-edge flash mobs staged against Miami's vibrant urban backdrop.
Films like Step Up Revolution, and why
Step Up 2 the Streets
shared dance-film spectacle, youthful romance, and aspirational performers pursuing creative dreams
Step Up 3D
shared kinetic choreography, dance crews, romance, and accessible coming-of-age drama
You Got Served
shared street dance culture, romance, performance-driven storytelling, and social resistance
Save the Last Dance
shared dance competition energy, romantic tension, and performers using art to challenge social boundaries
Movie Details
- Director
- Scott Speer
- Release Date
- 2012-07-26
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (2159)
Cast
- Kathryn McCormick
- Ryan Guzman
- Misha Gabriel
- Stephen 'tWitch' Boss
- Cleopatra Coleman
- Peter Gallagher
- Tommy Dewey
- Emiliano Díez
- Steve Zurk
- Mia Michaels
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- 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 Revolution about?
- A Miami dancer joins a rebellious flash-mob crew, turning spectacular street performances into a fight against displacement while pursuing love and artistic ambition.
- What is Step Up Revolution like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Step Up Revolution as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Step Up Revolution violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Step Up Revolution.
- What did critics think of Step Up Revolution?
- Critics broadly found the lively, kinetic dance sequences entertaining but surrounded by a predictable and generic story.
- Which films are like Step Up Revolution?
- Films with a similar feel include Step Up 2 the Streets, Step Up 3D, You Got Served, and Save the Last Dance.
- How long is Step Up Revolution?
- Step Up Revolution runs 99 minutes.
- Where can I watch Step Up Revolution?
- In United States, Step Up Revolution streams on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.
