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Stand and Deliver

1988·Movie
1h 43min·PG

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

At a tough school, someone had to take a stand...and someone did. Together, one teacher and one class proved to America they could...

Jaime Escalante is a mathematics teacher in a school in a hispanic neighbourhood. Convinced that his students have potential, he adopts unconventional teaching methods to try and turn gang members and no-hopers into some of the country's top algebra and calculus students.
Inspirational TeacherMath EducationOvercoming AdversityHispanic CommunityBiographical DramaClassroom SettingHopeful StoryMotivatingUplifting

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Stand and Deliver

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Where can I stream Stand and Deliver legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Stand and Deliver worth watching?

79
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Stand and Deliver rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Stand and Deliver?

1 h 43 min

Stand and Deliver runs 1 h 43 min.

Is Stand and Deliver based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Stand and Deliver?

Critics83
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Stand and Deliver higher (83) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Stand and Deliver a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$14 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 8.7 times its budget.

What language is Stand and Deliver in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Stand and Deliver?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Stand and Deliver in 70 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Stand and Deliver use?

Beware the Quiet OnesEstablishing Character MomentBilingual DialogueCharacter DevelopmentA Dog Ate My HomeworkActually Pretty FunnyObfuscating StupidityCool TeacherDude, Not Funny!Five-Token BandCovers Always LieFour-Girl Ensembleand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for Stand and Deliver, including Beware the Quiet Ones, Establishing Character Moment, Bilingual Dialogue.