The Stand Up
“Sometimes comedy isn't funny.”
Synopsis
After his girlfriend's tragic death, devastated stand-up comic Zoe Hardwick drops his budding career on stage and moves back home. But when his father, the principal of an elementary school, lands him a gig teaching kindergarten, Zoe finds himself standing before a very different demographic.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jonathan Sollis
Zoe
Margarita Levieva
Veronica
Aidan Quinn
Sandy
Jonathan Reed Wexler
Clem
Arija Bareikis
Mrs. Rundgren
Julia Dennis
Miranda
Justine Cotsonas
Rosaline
Quinn Broggy
Ethan
Jennifer Mudge
Mrs. Schumacher
Bryanna Adames
Rachel
Duncan Bindbeutel
MC at Comdey Club
Gianni Echeverria
Sasha
Ashley Gerasimovich
Claire
Ryan Hoffman
Comic
Leonardo Larocca
Dominick
William Liao
Clark
Christopher Martinez
Juan
Jackson Nicoll
Sebastian
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Wexler
- Screenplay & Story
- David Wexler
- Original Score
- Frank Bell, Kevin Drew
- Original Title
- The Stand Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Wexler
David Wexler
Frank Bell, Kevin Drew
Bart Grieb
Alex Ricciardi
David Wexler, Eli Wolstan
Department Leadership Roster
Bart Grieb
Director of Photography
David Wexler
Director
David Wexler
Writer
David Wexler
Producer
Eli Wolstan
Producer
Alex Ricciardi
Editor
Stephanie Yarger
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stand Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Stand Up about?
After his girlfriend's tragic death, devastated stand-up comic Zoe Hardwick drops his budding career on stage and moves back home. But when his father, the principal of an elementary school, lands him a gig teaching kindergarten, Zoe finds himself standing before a very different demographic.
Who directed The Stand Up?
The Stand Up was directed by David Wexler.
Who stars in The Stand Up?
The principal cast of The Stand Up includes Jonathan Sollis, Margarita Levieva, Aidan Quinn, Jonathan Reed Wexler, Arija Bareikis.
When was The Stand Up released and how long is it?
The Stand Up was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stand Up?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stand Up was composed by Frank Bell, Kevin Drew.