The Stand In
“Steal the spotlight.”
Synopsis
When ordered to serve a year in rehab, actress Candy hires her on-set stand-in to take her place. The unassuming woman flips the script and steals her identity, career and boyfriend in this hilarious comedy about trading places.
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THE STAND IN | Official Trailer [HD] | Paramount MoviesOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-05
Top Cast
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Drew Barrymore
Paula / Candy
Michael Zegen
Steve
T.J. Miller
Louis
Holland Taylor
Barbara Cox
Michelle Buteau
Ingrid
Teddy Coluca
Ron
Andrew Rannells
Nico
Wendy Meredith
Kyra
Ellie Kemper
Jenna Jones
Charlie Barnett
Simon
Adrian Martinez
Reporter Banjo
Heather Girardi
Reporter Denise
Richard Kind
Wes
Murray Bartlett
Terry
Dolly Wells
Second AD Daisy
RayJonaldy Rodriguez
Fan Isaac
Stacy J. Weakley
Construction Foreman
John W. Lawson
Lance
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jamie Babbit
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Bain
- Original Score
- Daniel Wohl
- Original Title
- The Stand In
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- The Exchange, Flower Films, Ingenious Media, Polyphemus Productions, Wrigley Media, Saban Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jamie Babbit
Sam Bain
Daniel Wohl
Eric Moynier
Patrick Colman
Joe Simpson, Anders Erdén, Simon Williams, Christelle Conan, Nancy Juvonen
Department Leadership Roster
Jill Brown
Stunt Coordinator
Brian O'Shea
Producer
Charlotta Forssman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tom McNulty
Producer
Eric Moynier
Director of Photography
Patrick Colman
Editor
Greta S. Pittard
Producer
Ember Truesdell
Producer
Alex Noble
Visual Effects Supervisor
Caddy Vanasirikul
Producer
Daniel Wohl
Original Music Composer
Lisa Myers
Production Design
Jamie Babbit
Director
Sam Bain
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stand In
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What is The Stand In about?
When ordered to serve a year in rehab, actress Candy hires her on-set stand-in to take her place. The unassuming woman flips the script and steals her identity, career and boyfriend in this hilarious comedy about trading places.
Who directed The Stand In?
The Stand In was directed by Jamie Babbit.
Who stars in The Stand In?
The principal cast of The Stand In includes Drew Barrymore, Michael Zegen, T.J. Miller, Holland Taylor, Michelle Buteau.
When was The Stand In released and how long is it?
The Stand In was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stand In?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stand In was composed by Daniel Wohl.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stand In?
The Stand In holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).