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The Stand In

The Stand In

Steal the spotlight.

20205.31h 41m

Overview

When ordered to serve a year in rehab, actress Candy 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.

Directed by Jamie Babbit
Written by Sam Bain
Produced by Brian O'Shea, Greta S. Pittard, Tom McNulty
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Top Cast

Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore

Paula / Candy

Michael Zegen

Michael Zegen

Steve

T.J. Miller

T.J. Miller

Louis

Holland Taylor

Holland Taylor

Barbara Cox

Michelle Buteau

Michelle Buteau

Ingrid

Teddy Coluca

Teddy Coluca

Ron

Andrew Rannells

Andrew Rannells

Nico

Wendy Meredith

Wendy Meredith

Kyra

Ellie Kemper

Ellie Kemper

Jenna Jones

Charlie Barnett

Charlie Barnett

Simon

Themes & Keywords

rehabilitationmistaken identitycelebritycommunity servicefamestolen identitytax evasionidentity theftstand-in

About The Stand In

The Stand In is a comedy film released in 2020 exploring themes of rehabilitation, mistaken identity, celebrity, community service, fame, stolen identity. Directed by Jamie Babbit, it stars Drew Barrymore, Michael Zegen, T.J. Miller. When ordered to serve a year in rehab, actress Candy 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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