The Stand
Synopsis
A miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s ambitious story of good and evil, set in a near-future America decimated by an apocalyptic virus and following dozens of characters in overlapping storylines running over many years.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Doug Liman
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen King
- Original Title
- The Stand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6h 6m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Cross Creek Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Doug Liman
Stephen King
Doug Liman, Tyler Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Doug Liman
Director
Doug Liman
Producer
Tyler Thompson
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stand
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What is The Stand about?
A miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s ambitious story of good and evil, set in a near-future America decimated by an apocalyptic virus and following dozens of characters in overlapping storylines running over many years.
Who directed The Stand?
The Stand was directed by Doug Liman.
Who stars in The Stand?
The principal cast of The Stand includes Gary Sinise, Rob Lowe, Molly Ringwald, Jamey Sheridan, Corin Nemec.
When was The Stand released and how long is it?
The Stand was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 6h 6m.
Is The Stand based on a book or true story?
The Stand is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen King".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stand?
The Stand holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).