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The Stand-In

Original title: The Stand In
  • 20202020
  • 1515
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
3.3K
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Drew Barrymore in The Stand In (2020)
When ordered to serve a year in rehab, actress Candy (Drew Barrymore) 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.
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A disaffected comedy actress and her ambitious stand-in trade places.A disaffected comedy actress and her ambitious stand-in trade places.A disaffected comedy actress and her ambitious stand-in trade places.

IMDb RATING
4.7/10
3.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Jamie Babbit
  • Writer
    • Sam Bain
  • Stars
    • Drew Barrymore
    • Sarah Jes Austell
    • Michael Zegen
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jamie Babbit
  • Writer
    • Sam Bain
  • Stars
    • Drew Barrymore
    • Sarah Jes Austell
    • Michael Zegen
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    • 103User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore
    • Paulaas Paula…
    Sarah Jes Austell
    Sarah Jes Austell
    • Acting Doubleas Acting Double…
    Michael Zegen
    Michael Zegen
    • Steveas Steve
    T.J. Miller
    T.J. Miller
    • Louisas Louis
    Holland Taylor
    Holland Taylor
    • Barbara Coxas Barbara Cox
    Michelle Buteau
    Michelle Buteau
    • Ingridas Ingrid
    Teddy Coluca
    Teddy Coluca
    • Ronas Ron
    Andrew Rannells
    Andrew Rannells
    • Nicoas Nico
    Wendy Meredith
    Wendy Meredith
    • Kyraas Kyra
    Ellie Kemper
    Ellie Kemper
    • Jenna Jonesas Jenna Jones
    Charlie Barnett
    Charlie Barnett
    • Simonas Simon
    Adrian Martinez
    Adrian Martinez
    • Reporter Banjoas Reporter Banjo
    Heather Girardi
    Heather Girardi
    • Reporter Deniseas Reporter Denise
    Richard Kind
    Richard Kind
    • Wesas Wes
    Murray Bartlett
    Murray Bartlett
    • Terryas Terry
    Dolly Wells
    Dolly Wells
    • Second AD Daisyas Second AD Daisy
    RayJonaldy Rodriguez
    RayJonaldy Rodriguez
    • Fan Isaacas Fan Isaac
    Stacy J. Weakley
    Stacy J. Weakley
    • Construction Foremanas Construction Foreman
    • Director
      • Jamie Babbit
    • Writer
      • Sam Bain
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    Storyline

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    When ordered to serve 90 days in rehab, actress Candy (Drew Barrymore) 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.
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • 15
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      February 22, 2019, filming in Versailles, Kentucky, USA. One known location is The Amsden, a building which houses a bourbon bar, coffee house, and store.
    • Goofs
      Eventually, both Candy and Paula would be exposed.

      Both Candy and Paula have their own Social Security numbers. Paula would have to use Candy's to submit her taxes as Candy, although Candy (really Kathy) would be using the same number to her taxes as her real self.

      Eventually, either the IRS or the media, would notice.
    • Quotes

      Candy Black: To Paula: "You seem to like being Candy a lot more than I ever did".

    • Soundtracks
      I'm Living in Two Worlds
      Written by Jan Crutchfield
      Performed by Bonnie Guitar
      Used by permission of Forest Hills Music Inc.
      Courtesy of Geffen Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews103

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    This Film Was Poorly Advertized
    I enjoyed this film. I almost didn't watch it after reading the reviews but was able to see a few that really explained the genre. I'm glad I gave it a chance. It is definitely a dark comedy/drama with a bit if a twisted thriller in there too. Barrymore was excellent as usual and her creepy stand-in played her part well. This is an odd little film and it is worth watching for those who want to see something interesting with good production.
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    • belliughina
    • Apr 12, 2021

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    • Release date
      • December 11, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Stand In
    • Filming locations
      • Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • The Exchange
      • Flower Films (I)
      • Wrigley Media
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $101,358
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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