Please Stand By
2017, Drama/Comedy, 1h 33m
39 Reviews 500+ RatingsWhat to know
critics consensus
Please Stand By hits a number of familiar coming-of-age beats, but adds just enough of a Trek-fueled twist to keep things interesting. Read critic reviews
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Movie Info
Wendy sees things differently: she's fiercely independent, with a brilliant mind and a mischievous sense of hilarity. Wendy also has autism. To her, people are an indecipherable code and the world's a confusing place. Inspired by her no-nonsense caregiver, Wendy comes of age and escapes from her care home on the road trip of a lifetime to deliver her 500-page script to a writing competition.
Cast & Crew
Dakota Fanning
Wendy
Wendy
Toni Collette
Scottie
Scottie
Alice Eve
Audrey
Audrey
Patton Oswalt
Police Officer Frank
Police Officer Frank
Michael Stahl-David
Jack
Jack
River Alexander
Sam
Sam
Critic Reviews for Please Stand By
Audience Reviews for Please Stand By
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Jan 22, 2019Dakota Fanning stars in the compelling character drama Please Stand By. The story follows a young autistic woman who writers a Star Trek script for a fan competition, but when she misses the mailing deadline she decides to make a trek to Los Angeles to submit her script to the Paramount studio in person. Fanning gives an incredibly good performance, and is backed by a strong supporting cast that including Alice Eve, Toni Collette, and Patton Oswalt. Additionally, the script is especially well-written; particularly in how it uses the Star Trek motif. And the soundtrack does an impressive job at setting a lighthearted yet earnest tone. Heartwarming and inspirational, Please Stand By is an entertaining film with a positive message.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Feb 07, 2018Dakota Fanning gets her layup shot with the easy Hollywood trope of mental illness (nearly always Oscar material performances due to sympathy, see Rain Man), and does well as a woman who dreams of submitting her Star Trek script to Paramount Studios. It's a nice story without a lot of waxy yellow buildup, even if predictable.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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