Please Stand By (2017)

A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in an attempt to submit her manuscript to a "Star Trek" writing competition.

Director:

Ben Lewin

Writers:

Michael Golamco (screenplay by), Michael Golamco (based on the play by)

Stars:

Dakota Fanning, Alice Eve, Toni Collette

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dakota Fanning	...	Wendy Welcott
Alice Eve	...	Audrey
Toni Collette	...	Scottie
Lexi Aaron	...	Herself
Domonique Brown	...	Himself (as Dominique 'Big D' Brown)
Brittanie Sanders	...	Herself
Cindy Miyashiro	...	Herself
Lara Lihiya	...	Madeline
Dan Cordell	...	Richard
Tony Revolori	...	Nemo
Blaster	...	Pete the Pup
Michael Stahl-David	...	Jack
Matt Corboy	...	TV Preesenter
River Alexander	...	Sam
Matty Cardarople	...	Trivia Guy #1

Storyline

A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in an attempt to submit her manuscript to a "Star Trek" writing competition.

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Plot Keywords:

female protagonist | autism | trekkie | pet dog | writing a screenplay | 

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Taglines:

You can't blend in when you were born to stand out.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English Klingon

Release Date:

26 January 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Un nuevo camino

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$9,868, 22 February 2018

Company Credits

Production Co:

Allegiance Theater, 2929 Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

When she is saying how to get to work she says go down Page Street and turn on Buchanan. This is in the Lower Height neighborhood, but the shot with Golden Gate Bridge in the background is in the Marina District. Buchanan does go to Market Street, but the shot they use is closer to downtown. The next shot of her getting on the bus is no where near Market Street. There is also no bus that goes from Market Street to Stoneston Galleria. She would have to transfer.

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Goofs

Paramount Studios employs a security staff with a well-guarded entrance, making it nearly impossible for Wendy to have just been able to walk onto the studio lot.

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Quotes

Officer Frank: Qapla', Wendy!

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Connections

Featured in Half in the Bag: 2018 Catch-Up (part 2 of 2) (2018)

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Soundtracks

Let's Win
Written by Alexander Ebert
Performed by Alexander
Courtesy of Community Music
By arrangement with BMG Rights Management (US) LLC

User Reviews

Brilliant heart felt movie

Not sure which movie the two who slated this movie watched but I thought Dakota was as great. I've lived with an autistic person and it's so difficult to get it right because they are all different. This is a good feel movie and was directed perfectly.