Standby
Synopsis
Twenty-something Alan (Gleeson) is down on his luck. Stood up at the altar and recently fired from his banking job, he finds himself working with his mother as a part-time tourist advisor at Dublin Airport. It's there he comes face to face with first love Alice (Paré), stuck on standby for a flight home to New York. Their summer romance ended eight years previously with Alan promising to return to the US one day. He never did, and they haven't spoken since. Seizing his chance, Alan convinces a reluctant Alice to stay one more night in Dublin. Over the course of an unforgettable evening, they may just realise that they are more compatible than ever. But time is running out on this brief encounter. When does an unexpected second chance, become the one you've always been looking for? - Written by Wildcard Distribution
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Standby (2014) International Trailer - Jessica Paré, Brian Gleeson, Stanley Townsend
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Burke, Ronan Burke
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierce Ryan
- Original Score
- David Sinclair
- Original Title
- Standby
- Country of Origin
- Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Burke, Ronan Burke
Pierce Ryan
David Sinclair
David Grennan
John Murphy, Tony Kearns
John Wallace
Department Leadership Roster
John Murphy
Editor
Tony Kearns
Editor
John Wallace
Producer
Rob Burke
Director
Ronan Burke
Director
Pierce Ryan
Writer
David Grennan
Director of Photography
Emma Lowney
Production Design
Uli Simon
Costume Design
David Sinclair
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Standby about?
Twenty-something Alan (Gleeson) is down on his luck. Stood up at the altar and recently fired from his banking job, he finds himself working with his mother as a part-time tourist advisor at Dublin Airport. It's there he comes face to face with first love Alice (Paré), stuck on standby for a flight home to New York. Their summer romance ended eight years previously with Alan promising to return to the US one day. He never did, and they haven't spoken since. Seizing his chance, Alan convinces a reluctant Alice to stay one more night in Dublin. Over the course of an unforgettable evening, they may just realise that they are more compatible than ever. But time is running out on this brief encounter. When does an unexpected second chance, become the one you've always been looking for? - Written by Wildcard Distribution
Who directed Standby?
Standby was directed by Rob Burke, Ronan Burke.
Who stars in Standby?
The principal cast of Standby includes Jessica Paré, Brian Gleeson, Stanley Townsend, Francesca Cherruault, Ian Lloyd Anderson.
When was Standby released and how long is it?
Standby was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Standby?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Standby was composed by David Sinclair.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Standby?
Standby holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).