The Stand In

Dec 3, 2020

1h 41m

★ 5.3

Steal the spotlight.

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.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

The Exchange

Flower Films

Ingenious Media

Polyphemus Productions

Wrigley Media

Saban Films

The Stand In Trailers

Cast

Paula / Candy

Drew Barrymore

Steve

Michael Zegen

Louis

T.J. Miller

Barbara Cox

Holland Taylor

Ingrid

Michelle Buteau

Ron

Teddy Coluca

Nico

Andrew Rannells

Kyra

Wendy Meredith

Jenna Jones

Ellie Kemper

Simon

Charlie Barnett

Reporter Banjo

Adrian Martinez

Reporter Denise

Heather Girardi

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