The Stand In (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2020, The Stand In is a comedy film directed by Jamie Babbit, running about 101 minutes. “Steal the spotlight.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When ordered to serve a year in rehab, actress Candy hires her on-set stand-in to take her place. The unassuming woman flips the script and steals her identity, career and boyfriend in this hilarious comedy about trading places.
Who’s in it. The Stand In stars Drew Barrymore as Paula / Candy, Michael Zegen as Steve, T.J. Miller as Louis and Holland Taylor as Barbara Cox, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Stand In has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stand In page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stand In tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stand In (2020)?
- In US, The Stand In is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Stand In worth watching?
- The Stand In holds an audience score of 5.3 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 Stand In?
- The Stand In stars Drew Barrymore, Michael Zegen, T.J. Miller, Holland Taylor and Michelle Buteau.
- When was The Stand In released?
- The Stand In was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.