Step Up: Year of the Dance (2019)
Step Up: Year of the Dance is streaming in Malaysia on Lionsgate Play.
The verdict
Step Up: Year of the Dance is a middling Chinese film — fine for a one-time watch but unlikely to stay with you. It's sitting at 6.1/10 on TMDB across 82 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. At a brisk 100 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In Malaysia you can stream it on Lionsgate Play.
Should you spend 100 minutes on it?
100 minutes of Chinese music with drama threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- 6.1/10 across 82 ratings — a middling reception, so this one depends on whether the premise appeals to you.
- Skip if
- the songs aren't the reason you'd watch
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
Two young people from different social classes put aside their differences and come together to form a dance group and win a championship in China.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 40m — short |
| Genre | Music / Drama |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ron Yuan
Cast
Where to watch in Malaysia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 26 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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