When Stand Up Stood Out (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2003, When Stand Up Stood Out is a comedy and documentary film directed by Fran Solomita, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary covering what came to be known as "The Boston Gold Rush" of the late 1970s and early 1980s, when Boston stand-up comedians like Dennis Leary, Steven Wright and Colin Quinn burst upon the national scene, giving audiences a taste of the hard-edged social and political commentary that came out of that city.
Who’s in it. When Stand Up Stood Out stars Lenny Clarke as Himself, Bobcat Goldthwait as Himself, Denis Leary as Himself and Janeane Garofalo as Herself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, When Stand Up Stood Out has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Stand Up Stood Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Stand Up Stood Out tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Stand Up Stood Out (2003)?
- In US, When Stand Up Stood Out is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When Stand Up Stood Out worth watching?
- When Stand Up Stood Out holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Stand Up Stood Out?
- When Stand Up Stood Out stars Lenny Clarke, Bobcat Goldthwait, Denis Leary, Janeane Garofalo and Colin Quinn.
- When was When Stand Up Stood Out released?
- When Stand Up Stood Out was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.