Standing Still (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 5.4

Standing Still poster

Released in 2005, Standing Still is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Matthew Cole Weiss, running about 90 minutes. “Sometimes it's hard moving forward without first looking back.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A chain reaction of confrontations and romantic encounters occurs when college friends reunite for one's wedding.

Who’s in it. Standing Still stars Jon Abrahams as Pockets, Amy Adams as Elise, Roger Avary as Franklin Brauner and Mena Suvari as Lana, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Standing Still has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $12.8K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Standing Still page.

If you liked it. Fans of Standing Still tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Standing Still (2005)?
In US, Standing Still is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Starz Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Standing Still worth watching?
Standing Still holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Standing Still?
Standing Still stars Jon Abrahams, Amy Adams, Roger Avary, Mena Suvari and Aaron Stanford.
When was Standing Still released?
Standing Still was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.