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Standby

2014·Movie
1h 30min·R
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes80%32%

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Standby fingerprint

Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

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About

Twenty-something Alan (Gleeson) is down on his luck. Stood up at the altar and recently fired from his banking job, he finds himself working with his mother as a part-time tourist advisor at Dublin Airport. It's there he comes face to face with first love Alice (Paré), stuck on standby for a flight home to New York. Their summer romance ended eight years previously with Alan promising to return to the US one day. He never did, and they haven't spoken since. Seizing his chance, Alan convinces a reluctant Alice to stay one more night in Dublin. Over the course of an unforgettable evening, they may just realise that they are more compatible than ever. But time is running out on this brief encounter. When does an unexpected second chance, become the one you've always been looking for? - Written by Wildcard Distribution
Romantic ComedyAirport SettingSecond Chance RomanceIrish FilmLightheartedCharacter-DrivenFeel-Good MovieDublinRelationship Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Ronan Burke, Rob Burke
Written by:
Pierce Ryan
Produced by:
Louise Kiely, John Wallace, Colleen Blake
Composed by:
Andrea King, David Sinclair

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Standby

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Where can I stream Standby legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyPluto TVPlexMagnolia SelectsTubi TV

Standby is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and YouTube Free. 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 Standby worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Standby rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Standby?

1 h 30 min

Standby runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Standby?

Critics80
Audiences45

Not quite. Critics rate Standby higher (80) than audiences (45). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Standby in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch Standby?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Standby in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.