Stander
“Good cop. Great criminal.”
Synopsis
The life and career of Andre Stander, a South African police officer turned bank robber.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Stander (2003) 35mm film trailer, scope hard matte, 4K
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-15
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Thomas Jane
Andre Stander
Dexter Fletcher
Lee McCall
David O'Hara
Allan Heyl
Deborah Kara Unger
Bekkie Stander
Ashley Taylor
Cor van Deventer
Marius Weyers
General Stander
At Botha
General Viljoen
Lionel Newton
Sergeant Smit
Melanie Merle
Sharmiane
Sean Else
Ed Janis
Peter Gardner
Allums
Patrick Mynhardt
Judge
Wikus du Toit
Lawyer
Drummond Marais
Prosecutor
André Stolz
Police Armourer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 6, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 21, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bronwen Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- Bima Stagg
- Original Title
- Stander
- Country of Origin
- Germany, South Africa, United Kingdom, Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Production Studios
- Grosvenor Park Productions, Seven Arts Entertainment, ApolloMedia, Stander Productions, Stander Productions, The Imaginarium, Rough Diamond Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bronwen Hughes
Bima Stagg
Jess Hall
Robert Ivison
David E. Allen, Steve Markoff, Chris Roland, Frank Hübner, Martin Katz
Department Leadership Roster
Bronwen Hughes
Director
Bima Stagg
Writer
Chris Roland
Producer
Darion Hing
Costume Design
Martin Katz
Producer
Jess Hall
Director of Photography
Julia Verdin
Producer
Cordell McQueen
Stunt Coordinator
Robert Ivison
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Stander.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Stander.
My Movies
Master List In Progress
True Crime
MediaVault Movies
Movies available from my Plex server - Bogart's Lounge.
Heists & Capers
Time Out's 60 best heist movies, selected by Matthew Singer and Phil de Semlyen (19 August 2025). Complete selection, including international films and the 1903 short; editorial ranking preserved. Mesrine comprises two films, so 60 selections become 61 TMDB entries. Obvious source-year errors corrected when matching. Source: https://www.timeout.com/film/the-60-best-heist-movies-ever-made Followed by 22 separately curated, library-informed supplemental picks. These additions are not Time Out selections.
list0
IMDb Archive
Similar Titles to Stander
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.4
7.4
7.2
5.5
6.4
5.9
7.3
5.0
7.4
6.3
6.2
10.0
7.0
5.9
More Like Stander
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stander
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stander about?
The life and career of Andre Stander, a South African police officer turned bank robber.
Who directed Stander?
Stander was directed by Bronwen Hughes.
Who stars in Stander?
The principal cast of Stander includes Thomas Jane, Dexter Fletcher, David O'Hara, Deborah Kara Unger, Ashley Taylor.
When was Stander released and how long is it?
Stander was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stander?
Stander holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).