Where can I watch Standby (2014)?

In US, Standby is available to stream on Philo and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, 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 Standby worth watching?

Standby holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Standby?

Standby stars Jessica Paré, Brian Gleeson, Stanley Townsend, Francesca Cherruault and Ian Lloyd Anderson.

When was Standby released?

Standby was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.

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Standby (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 2014, Standby is a comedy and romance film directed by Rob Burke, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Twenty-something Alan (Gleeson) is down on his luck. Stood up at the altar and recently fired from his banking job, he finds himself working with his mother as a part-time tourist advisor at Dublin Airport. It's there he comes face to face with first love Alice (Paré), stuck on standby for a flight home to New York. Their summer romance ended eight years previously with Alan promising to return to the US one day. He never did, and they haven't spoken since. Seizing his chance, Alan convinces a reluctant Alice to stay one more night in Dublin. Over the course of an unforgettable evening, they may just realise that they are more compatible than ever. But time is running out on this brief encounter. When does an unexpected second chance, become the one you've always been looking for? - Written by Wildcard Distribution

Who’s in it. Standby stars Jessica Paré as Alice, Brian Gleeson as Alan, Stanley Townsend as Paul and Francesca Cherruault as Beatrice, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Standby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel 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 Standby page.

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

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Standby (2014)?: In US, Standby is available to stream on Philo and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, 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 Standby worth watching?: Standby holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Standby?: Standby stars Jessica Paré, Brian Gleeson, Stanley Townsend, Francesca Cherruault and Ian Lloyd Anderson.
When was Standby released?: Standby was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.