Stomp the Yard (2007)
Kernel Score: 80% · 503 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Music
Released: 2007-05-16
Runtime: 114 minutes
Where to watch Stomp the Yard
- Stream: Starz
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After the death of his younger brother, a troubled 19-year-old street dancer from Los Angeles is able to bypass juvenile hall by enrolling in the historically black, Truth University in Atlanta, Georgia. But his efforts to get an education and woo the girl he likes are sidelined when he is courted by the top two campus fraternities, both of which want and need his fierce street-style dance moves to win the highly coveted national step show competition.
Stomp the Yard parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Stomp the Yard is a PG-13 dance drama dealing with the death of a sibling and following a young man overcoming loss through dance competition.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Opens with the death of the protagonist's younger brother, a source of grief rather than depicted violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Sylvain White
Cast
- Columbus Short as DJ
- Meagan Good as April
- Ne-Yo as Rich Brown
- Darrin Henson as Grant
- Jermaine Williams as Noel
- Chris Brown as Duron
- Laz Alonso as Zeke
- Brian J. White as Sylvester
- Valarie Pettiford as Jackie
- Harry Lennix as Nate
Stomp the Yard FAQ
Is Stomp the Yard good?
Stomp the Yard has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 503 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Stomp the Yard?
In the US you can stream Stomp the Yard on Starz, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Stomp the Yard OK for kids?
Stomp the Yard is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Stomp the Yard is a PG-13 dance drama dealing with the death of a sibling and following a young man overcoming loss through dance competition.
What movies are like Stomp the Yard?
If you liked Stomp the Yard, try The Fallout, August Rush, La Haine and The Godfather.