The Stand In

2020, Comedy/Romance, 1h 41m

37 Reviews 100+ Ratings

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Despite impressively committed work from Drew Barrymore in a dual role, The Stand In struggles to find the humor in a premise with no shortage of comedic potential. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A stand-in takes over an actress's career and identity after performing her community service for tax evasion.

Cast & Crew

Drew Barrymore
Candy
Holland Taylor
Barbara Cox
Andrew Rannells
Nico
Ellie Kemper
Jenna Jones
T.J. Miller
Louis
Michelle Buteau
Ingrid
Lena Dunham
Lisa
Michael Zegen
Steve
Adrian Martinez
Actor
Jamie Babbit
Director
Sam Bain
Screenwriter
Tom McNulty
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Chris Miller
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Brian O'Shea
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Ember Truesdell
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Caddy Vanasirikul
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Ross Babbit
Executive Producer
Sam Bain
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Drew Barrymore
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Bill Bromiley
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Alastair Burlingham
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Christelle Conan
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Anders Erden
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Jayne Hancock
Executive Producer
Nancy Juvonen
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Nat McCormick
Executive Producer
Jonathan Saba
Executive Producer
Joe Simpson
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Danny Tepper
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Critic Reviews for The Stand In

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Audience Reviews for The Stand In

  • May 09, 2021
    Good premise, but not a funny result.
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