The Standoff (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2016, The Standoff is a comedy film directed by Ilyssa Goodman, running about 90 minutes. “They're driving each other crazy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At Big Jim’s Auto Depot there’s only one rule. The last man – or woman – standing wins. Eight teens enter, one teen leaves. Actually, all eight teens leave, but only one leaves with the ride of their dreams. To reach that dream, they’re going through a nightmare. Keep your hand on the car. That sounds simple enough, but two days of sleep deprivation and fierce competition can make things awfully hard.
Who’s in it. The Standoff stars Olivia Holt as Amy Roberts, Ryan McCartan as Farrell Bennett, Alex Wolff as Zane and Sydney Park as Emerson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Standoff has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse 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 The Standoff page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Standoff tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Standoff (2016)?
- In US, The Standoff is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV 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 The Standoff worth watching?
- The Standoff holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Standoff?
- The Standoff stars Olivia Holt, Ryan McCartan, Alex Wolff, Sydney Park and McKaley Miller.
- When was The Standoff released?
- The Standoff was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.