Dare

Seeking more life experience to help her acting aspirations, a student named Alexa decides to pursue a relationship with a rebellious peer named Johnny. Her best friend, Ben, is inspired by Alexa's boldness and also develops an interest in Johnny. The three teenagers navigate their desires and personal growth as they enter into a complex and intimate connection.

Directed by Adam Salky, this 2009 American drama and romance was the first of two films he directed, followed by Intrusion in 2021. The movie features Emmy Rossum, Zach Gilford, and Ashley Springer in the primary roles, with a credited cast of 38 people and a crew of 80. The screenplay was written by David Brind.

The film received moderate ratings from both viewers and professional reviewers. It holds a score of 5.8/10 on IMDb based on 4,700 votes and a 5.6/10 on TMDB from 79 votes. Film critics gave it a slightly lower rating of 5.5/10 based on 22 reviews.