The Stand (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 2020, The Stand is a drama, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. In a world mostly wiped out by the plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil, the fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man.
Who’s in it. The Stand stars Alexander Skarsgård as Randall Flagg, Amber Heard as Nadine Cross, Odessa Young as Frannie Goldsmith and Whoopi Goldberg as Abagail "Mother Abagail" Freemantle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Stand has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stand page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stand tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stand (2020)?
- In US, The Stand is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus Apple TV 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 The Stand worth watching?
- The Stand holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Stand?
- The Stand stars Alexander Skarsgård, Amber Heard, Odessa Young, Whoopi Goldberg and James Marsden.
- When was The Stand released?
- The Stand was released in 2020.