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Please Stand By

  • 20172017
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Dakota Fanning in Please Stand By (2017)
A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in order to boldly go and deliver her 500-page Star Trek script to a writing competition in Hollywood. On an adventure full of laughter and tears, Wendy follows the guiding spirit of Mr. Spock on her journey into the unknown. "It is there for us to conquer, not to fear."
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A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in an attempt to submit her 500-page manuscript to a "Star Trek" writing competition at Paramount Pictures.A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in an attempt to submit her 500-page manuscript to a "Star Trek" writing competition at Paramount Pictures.A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in an attempt to submit her 500-page manuscript to a "Star Trek" writing competition at Paramount Pictures.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
14K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
10,140
919
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Ben Lewin
    • Writer
      • Michael Golamco(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Dakota Fanning
      • Alice Eve
      • Toni Collette
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Ben Lewin
    • Writer
      • Michael Golamco(screenplay by)
    • Stars
      • Dakota Fanning
      • Alice Eve
      • Toni Collette
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 84User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
    • 49Metascore

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    Trailer 2:27
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    Dakota Fanning in Please Stand By (2017)
    Toni Collette, Dakota Fanning, Alice Eve, and Blaster in Please Stand By (2017)
    Toni Collette, Dakota Fanning, and Alice Eve in Please Stand By (2017)
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    Dakota Fanning and Joseph A. Nunez in Please Stand By (2017)
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    Top cast

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    Dakota Fanning
    Dakota Fanning
    • Wendy
    Alice Eve
    Alice Eve
    • Audrey
    Toni Collette
    Toni Collette
    • Scottie
    Lexi Aaron
    • Self
    Domonique Brown
    • Self
    • (as Dominique 'Big D' Brown)
    Brittanie Sanders
    • Self
    Cindy Miyashiro
    • Self
    Lara Lihiya
    • Madeline
    Dan Cordell
    • Richard
    Tony Revolori
    Tony Revolori
    • Nemo
    Blaster
    • Pete the Pup
    Michael Stahl-David
    Michael Stahl-David
    • Jack
    Matt Corboy
    Matt Corboy
    • TV Presenter
    River Alexander
    River Alexander
    • Sam
    Matty Cardarople
    Matty Cardarople
    • Trivia Guy #1
    Bill Kottkamp
    Bill Kottkamp
    • Trivia Guy #2
    Edward Hong
    Edward Hong
    • Cinnabon Guy
    Madeleine Noel Murden
    Madeleine Noel Murden
    • Young Audrey
    • (as Madeleine Murden)
    • Director
      • Ben Lewin
    • Writer
      • Michael Golamco(screenplay by) (based on the play by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Though they never ran a screenwriting contest, the production teams of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) and Star Trek: Voyager (1995) allowed amateur writers in the general public to submit episode scripts for consideration, some of which were used in their series while they were on the air.
    • Goofs
      The Sunrise Times in Wendy's calendar are increasing in February, but they should decrease, because the days start earlier in summer.
    • Quotes

      Scottie: She's trying to get to L.A. and turn in a script for this competition.

      Sam: Is it any good?

      Scottie: What's that?

      Sam: The script.

      Scottie: Oh, I could only get a few pages in. I don't get it.

      Sam: What don't you get?

      Scottie: Okay, so, I know he's the hero of Star Wars. But who exactly is this Kirk person?

      Sam: Please, crash this car right now because we both deserve to die!

    • Crazy credits
      During the closing credits, Wendy's small dog Pete finds his way back to her childhood home instead of the group home which she resided.
    • Connections
      Featured in Half in the Bag: 2018 Catch-Up (part 2 of 2) (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Everyday Pleasures
      Written by Mark Richmaond Philips, Yoav Goren and Jeffrey Fayman
      Courtesy of 5 Alarm Music obo One Revolution Music

    User reviews84

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    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    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.
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    • derek2407
    • Jan 29, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 26, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Klingon
    • Also known as
      • Hành Trình Của Wendy
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Allegiance Theater
      • 2929 Productions
      • Embankment Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $9,868
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,090
      • Jan 28, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $406,732
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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