Please Stand By Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Apr. 4, 2018

Please Stand By

Release Date: Friday, January 26, 2018 Limited

Director: Ben Lewin

Starring: Dakota Fanning • Helen Hunt • Alice Eve • Patton Oswalt

PG-13 Comedy 1 hr, 33 m

3 / 5.0

62% WILL SEE 38% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in order to boldly go and deliver her 500-page Star Trek script to a writing competition in Hollywood. On an adventure full of laughter and tears, Wendy, played with exquisite delicacy by Dakota Fanning, follows the guiding spirit of Mr. Spock on her journey into the unknown. "It is there for us to conquer, not to fear."

Comedy Drama

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Who stars in Please Stand By – Cast List

Dakota Fanning
Vicious, The Nightingale
Helen Hunt
In Cold Light, Die in a Gunfight
Alice Eve
Take Cover, She's Out of My League
Patton Oswalt
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Who is making Please Stand By – Crew List

A look at Please Stand By behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Ben Lewin last helmed Falling for Figaro and The Catcher Was A Spy. The film's writer Michael Golamco last penned Always Be My Maybe.

Director: Ben Lewin
Screenwriter: Michael Golamco

Studios: Magnolia Pictures
Production Company: The Allegiance Theater

Production – What we know about the Please Stand By

Key Facts

Special guest-appearance by Patton Oswalt.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2017

Completed

Changed Please Stand By movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

May 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for brief strong language.
Runtime: 1 hr, 33 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Please Stand By Trailers and Clips

Please Stand By

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Please Stand By Release Date: When was the film released?

Please Stand By was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, January 26 , 2018. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Maze Runner: The Death Cure, Hostiles and The Competition. As a limited release, Please Stand By was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Please Stand By DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Please Stand By is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Friday, May 01, 2018. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Please Stand By today on Amazon.

Please Stand By Digital Release Date

Please Stand By is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Friday, January 26, 2018. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.