Standing Up for Sunny (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2019, Standing Up for Sunny is a comedy and romance film directed by Steven Vidler, running about 99 minutes. “Love is a funny thing.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An isolated guy with cerebral palsy is railroaded into helping an unassertive comedienne, and finds love and acceptance through stand-up comedy.
Who’s in it. Standing Up for Sunny stars RJ Mitte as Travis, Philippa Northeast as Sunny, Sam Reid as Mikey and Italia Hunt as Gordo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Standing Up for Sunny has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Standing Up for Sunny page.
If you liked it. Fans of Standing Up for Sunny tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Standing Up for Sunny (2019)?
- In US, Standing Up for Sunny 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.
- Is Standing Up for Sunny worth watching?
- Standing Up for Sunny holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Standing Up for Sunny?
- Standing Up for Sunny stars RJ Mitte, Philippa Northeast, Sam Reid, Italia Hunt and Ella Scott Lynch.
- When was Standing Up for Sunny released?
- Standing Up for Sunny was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.