The Understudy (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film
Released in 2012, The Understudy is a comedy and drama film directed by Hannah Davis, running about 101 minutes. “Dying for stardom... she found a role to kill for.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A perennial understudy takes matters into her own hands to achieve fame at any price.
Who’s in it. The Understudy stars Marin Ireland as Rebecca, Paul Sparks as Bobby, Aasif Mandvi as Sarfras and Richard Kind as Ian, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Understudy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Understudy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Understudy (2012)?
- In US, The Understudy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Understudy?
- The Understudy stars Marin Ireland, Paul Sparks, Aasif Mandvi, Richard Kind and Tom Wopat.
- When was The Understudy released?
- The Understudy was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.