Stand and Deliver
“At a tough school, someone had to take a stand...and someone did. Together, one teacher and one class proved to America they could...”
Synopsis
Jaime Escalante is a mathematics teacher in a school in a hispanic neighbourhood. Convinced that his students have potential, he adopts unconventional teaching methods to try and turn gang members and no-hopers into some of the country's top algebra and calculus students.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Stand and Deliver - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-28
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Edward James Olmos
Jaime A. Escalante
Lou Diamond Phillips
Angel Guzman
Rosanna DeSoto
Fabiola Escalante
Andy Garcia
Dr. Ramirez
Estelle Harris
Secretary
Mark Phelan
Cop
Virginia Paris
Raquel Ortega
Eliot
Tito (as Mark Eliot)
Adelaida Alvarez
Sexy Girl
Carmen Argenziano
Molina
Bodie Olmos
Fernando Escalante
Vanessa Marquez
Ana Delgado
Graham Galloway
Craig
Daniel Villarreal
Chuco
Manuel Benitez
Heavy Metal Boy
Will Gotay
Pancho Garcia
Ingrid Oliu
Lupe Escobar
Karla Montana
Claudia Camejo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Miami International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 11, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.75x
+$12.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ramón Menéndez
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Musca, Ramón Menéndez
- Original Score
- Craig Safan
- Original Title
- Stand and Deliver
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $1.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14M
- Production Studios
- American Playhouse, Olmos Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ramón Menéndez
Tom Musca, Ramón Menéndez
Craig Safan
Tom Richmond
Nancy Richardson
Tom Musca, Lindsay Law
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Musca
Writer
Tom Musca
Producer
Craig Safan
Original Music Composer
Kathryn Morrison
Costume Design
Perry Husman
Stunt Coordinator
Ramón Menéndez
Director
Nancy Richardson
Editor
Tom Richmond
Director of Photography
Ramón Menéndez
Writer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Stand and Deliver.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Stand and Deliver.
独立精神奖最佳长片
Indie Spirit Award for Best Feature 独立精神奖历届最佳长片。 *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-19 07:39:18 UTC+8)*
My Movies
Master List In Progress
North American Cinema
Auto-generated by festival-lists — do not edit by hand.
Limelight Not Seen
***Dramă***
B Gardens
Full library from Vio, Sonarr, and Radarr - 9,053 items
Similar Titles to Stand and Deliver
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.8
7.5
5.8
5.0
7.0
6.4
6.9
7.9
7.3
6.9
7.5
7.0
6.8
6.6
7.1
6.4
7.3
7.4
More Like Stand and Deliver
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stand and Deliver
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stand and Deliver about?
Jaime Escalante is a mathematics teacher in a school in a hispanic neighbourhood. Convinced that his students have potential, he adopts unconventional teaching methods to try and turn gang members and no-hopers into some of the country's top algebra and calculus students.
Who directed Stand and Deliver?
Stand and Deliver was directed by Ramón Menéndez.
Who stars in Stand and Deliver?
The principal cast of Stand and Deliver includes Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rosanna DeSoto, Andy Garcia, Estelle Harris.
When was Stand and Deliver released and how long is it?
Stand and Deliver was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Stand and Deliver?
Stand and Deliver had a reported production budget of $1.6M and grossed $14M at the worldwide box office (8.75 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Stand and Deliver?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stand and Deliver was composed by Craig Safan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stand and Deliver?
Stand and Deliver holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).