Synopsis
Street dancer Thomas Uncles is from the wrong side of the tracks, but his bond with the beautiful Megan White might help the duo realize their dreams as they enter in the mother of all dance battles.
Scores
Overall Score
67.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
79.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
76.2%
Review Aggregate
26.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 18% of 87 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, family-friendly. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotfamily-friendlyscarysatiricalcoming of agegritty
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshana Bush | 2009 | $1,040,000 | $1,521,000 | (est) |
| Damon Wayans Jr. | 2009 | $640,000 | $936,000 | (est) |
| Essence Atkins | 2009 | $482,000 | $705,000 | (est) |
| Shawn Wayans | 2009 | $394,000 | $576,000 | (est) |
| Marlon Wayans | 2009 | $337,000 | $493,000 | (est) |
| Keenen Ivory Wayans | 2009 | $297,000 | $434,000 | (est) |
| David Alan Grier | 2009 | $266,000 | $390,000 | (est) |
| Chris Elliott | 2009 | $243,000 | $355,000 | (est) |
| Affion Crockett | 2009 | $223,000 | $327,000 | (est) |
| Lochlyn Munro | 2009 | $208,000 | $303,000 | (est) |
| Tichina Arnold | 2009 | $194,000 | $284,000 | (est) |
| George Gore II | 2009 | $183,000 | $267,000 | (est) |
| Christina Murphy | 2009 | $173,000 | $253,000 | (est) |
| Kim Wayans | 2009 | $164,000 | $240,000 | (est) |
| Amy Sedaris | 2009 | $156,000 | $229,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score18.0
RT critic review count94
Rotten Tomatoes audience score30.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating3.6
IMDb votes13,207
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $25,662,156 | $37,530,157 |
| International | 2009 | $5,776,985 | $8,448,673 |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $31,439,140 | $45,978,828 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $15,141,872 | $22,144,547 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $2,978,000 | $4,355,238 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $955,000 | $1,396,660 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $12,161,000 | $17,785,109 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $25,987,000 | $38,005,232 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $6,158,917 | $9,007,238 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $63,381,789 | $92,694,024 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $25,000,000 | $36,561,773 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $16,443,000 (est) | $24,047,409 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $2,535,000 | $3,707,364 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $3,266,000 | $4,776,430 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $4,250,000 | $6,215,501 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $51,494,000 | $75,308,478 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $11,887,789 | $17,385,546 |
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