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Make It Happen

2008·Movie·PG-13·90 min·6.0(305)

Hear The Music. Feel The Beat.

Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery.

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Where to watch Make It Happen in United States

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Where is Make It Happen streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesStarz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, StarzAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomStudiocanal Presents Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaTubi TV, Plex
AustraliaGoogle Play Movies, YouTube
GermanyAllstars Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, maxdome Store
FranceAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
South Koreawavve, Watchawavve

About Make It Happen

Make It Happen is a 2008 English-language music, romance and drama film directed by Darren Grant. The cast is led by Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Riley Smith, John Reardon. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV.

Make It Happen was produced by The Mayhem Project and made in United States of America. It was released on August 8, 2008, and carries a PG-13 certification.

Director
Darren Grant
Writers
Nicole Avril, Duane Adler
Release date
August 8, 2008
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
The Mayhem Project
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Make It Happen cast & crew

Make It Happen was directed by Darren Grant and written by Nicole Avril and Duane Adler.

The cast features Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Lauryn Kirk, Riley Smith as Russ, John Reardon as Joel, Tessa Thompson as Dana, Ashley Roberts as Brooke, and Julissa Bermudez as Carmen.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Haslinger, cinematography is by David Claessen, and it was produced by Brad Luff and Darren Grant.

Is Make It Happen worth watching?

Make It Happen holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 305 ratings, a solidly received music films.

At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy music, romance, and drama, Make It Happen is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Make It Happen

In United States, you can stream Make It Happen on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Make It Happen

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Lauryn Kirk

Riley Smith

Riley Smith

Russ

John Reardon

John Reardon

Joel

Tessa Thompson

Tessa Thompson

Dana

Ashley Roberts

Ashley Roberts

Brooke

Julissa Bermudez

Julissa Bermudez

Carmen

Karen LeBlanc

Karen LeBlanc

Brenda

Terry Ray

Terry Ray

Birthday Party Guy

Leigh Enns

Leigh Enns

Flirtatious Customer

Michael Xavier

Michael Xavier

Marcus

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Duncan Tran

Street Dancer

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Tyrell Witherspoon

Audition Dancer

Make It Happen — FAQs

Where can I watch Make It Happen in United States?

Make It Happen is streaming on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Starz in United States.

Is Make It Happen on Starz Apple TV Channel?

Yes — Make It Happen is currently available on Starz Apple TV Channel in United States.

What language is Make It Happen in?

Make It Happen is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Make It Happen?

Make It Happen runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).

What is Make It Happen rated?

Make It Happen is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 305 ratings.

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