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Miniseries – Stephen King's The Stand

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A four-part miniseries tells the horror story of King's "The Stand." A supervirus that leaked from a lab kills most of the population in what appears to be The Plague (Part 1). The survivors share The Dreams (Part 2). Then they fight to stay alive as they break into groups of good and evil in The Betrayal (Part 3). The Stand (Part 4) between good and evil is the final episode.
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Stephen King's The Stand — Miniseries

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Critics Consensus

Based on Stephen King's magnum opus of a novel, The Stand delivers six hours of vintage denim, questionable special effects, and an all-star cast battling the forces of good and evil.

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Bruce Westbrook Houston Chronicle 5d
Few of King's rich characters leap full-bodied from page to screen. Go to Full Review David Bianculli New York Daily News 01/28/2021
It's the most stylish and satisfying TV adaptation of Kings work... "The Stand" will make [Gary] Sinise a star. Go to Full Review Newsweek Staff Newsweek 01/16/2020
With the exception of some gnarly corpses and a handful of devilish special effects, there are surprisingly few jolts to be had here. Go to Full Review Sharai Bohannon A Nightmare On Fierce Street Podcast Aug 15
2.5/5
It's a very melodramatic take on this Stephen King tale. A stellar cast tries to elevate the material but they can only do so much. It's also very curious what was cut and what was left in when molding this adaptation. Go to Full Review Hal Boedeker Miami Herald 01/28/2021
The actors' strong performances... give The Stand some punch. But not enough to provide focus, which is sorely lacking for three of the four episodes of the sprawling miniseries. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 09/26/2020
3/4
Admirable if occasionally hokey epic. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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babarizam D @RT59932316 Apr 27 Starting was very good and climax was awful. I felt from half way onwards it was rushed. I feel there was a big part missing to explore the evil side and blind faith. Than again thats how every religion build upon. unquestionable surrender. See more Todor Y @Phantom961 Apr 13 I prefer 2021 adaptation of The Stand. Way better acting with way better ending. This one is okay. See more Madam D @Madam1948 Mar 13 While I enjoy Stephen King's works, they are usually too long. This film is no exception. However, the actors did a great job. See more Daniel J @RT09585054 12/26/2024 I have a huge soft spot for this series as I watched it so many times during the 90s. There's lots to like: great acting, fantastic characters, interesting premise, compelling action, engaging atmosphere, etc. However, the ending is bit...blah. Still, I enjoy watching it every few years! :) See more CT 8 @ct8787 12/17/2024 Sure it’s a bit dated but it’s still one of the better Stephen King adaptations out there. Much better than the remake, no doubt in part because Whoppi Goldberg isn’t in it. See more William C @RT09316960 05/14/2024 One of the best Stephen King adaptations ever next to Misery, Salem's Lot, and Stand By Me!! See more Read all reviews
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Gary Sinise

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Molly Ringwald

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Laura San Giacomo

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Jamey Sheridan

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Ossie Davis

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Ruby Dee

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 8, 1994 The Plague Earth's few survivors of a catastrophic epidemic battle a satanic being (Jamey Sheridan); with Gary Sinise; Molly Ringwald; Rob Lowe; Laura San Giacomo; Ossie Davis; Ruby Dee; Ray Walston; based on Stephen King's novel. Details Episode 2 Aired May 9, 1994 The Dreams Survivors of the virus begin to find one another; Flagg's (Jamey Sheridan) followers head to Las Vegas; Mother Abigail's (Ruby Dee) people go to Nebraska and prepare to make a stand against the Darkman's forces. Details Episode 3 Aired May 11, 1994 The Betrayal Mother Abigail's (Ruby Dee) flock goes to Colorado; lovers Stu and Fran (Gary Sinise, Molly Ringwald) alienate Harold (Corin Nemec); Nadine (Laura San Giacomo) infiltrates Abigail's group; Cullen (Bill Fagerbakke) infiltrates Flagg's. Details Episode 4 Aired May 12, 1994 The Stand Flagg (Jamey Sheridan) orders Nadine (Laura San Giacomo) to ditch Harold (Corin Nemec); Julie (Shawnee Smith) exposes Cullen (Bill Fagerbakke) as a spy; Nadine, then others, rebel against Flagg. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Stephen King, Richard P. Rubinstein
Screenwriter
Stephen King
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Drama, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 8, 1994