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The Stand In movie

🎬 Title: The Stand In

Steal the spotlight.

Synopsis: When actress Candy is sentenced to a year in rehab, she enlists the help of her stand-in to fill her role. This unsuspecting woman takes a bold step by assuming Candy’s identity, career, and even her boyfriend in this amusing tale of switching lives.

⭐ Rating: 5.3 (116 votes)

📅 Release Date: December 3, 2020

⏱️ Duration: 1 hour 41 minutes

🎭 Genres: Comedy

🎬 Director: Jamie Babbit

✍️ Writer: Sam Bain

🌍 Countries: United Kingdom, USA

🏢 Production Companies: The Exchange, Flower Films, Ingenious Media, Polyphemus Productions, Wrigley Media, Saban Films

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👥 Cast: Drew Barrymore (Paula / Candy), Michael Zegen (Steve), T.J. Miller (Louis), Holland Taylor (Barbara Cox), Michelle Buteau (Ingrid), Teddy Coluca (Ron), Andrew Rannells (Nico), Wendy Meredith (Kyra), Ellie Kemper (Jenna Jones), Charlie Barnett (Simon)

Editor’s Note: Here’s a quick summary of The Stand In (2020): The film embraces its comedic essence without feeling predictable. Directed by Jamie Babbit, it maintains a consistent rhythm and a strong sense of place. With grounded performances from Drew Barrymore, Michael Zegen, and T.J. Miller, the film keeps a measured pace at 1 hour and 41 minutes, rarely lingering too long in any scene. Reception has been mixed; consider it for its atmosphere and mood. Its tagline, “Steal the spotlight,” aptly encapsulates its theme. If this premise piques your interest, make sure to add it to your watchlist.

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