The Stand Up (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film
Released in 2012, The Stand Up is a drama film directed by David Wexler, running about 82 minutes. “Sometimes comedy isn't funny.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his girlfriend's tragic death, devastated stand-up comic Zoe Hardwick drops his budding career on stage and moves back home. But when his father, the principal of an elementary school, lands him a gig teaching kindergarten, Zoe finds himself standing before a very different demographic.
Who’s in it. The Stand Up stars Jonathan Sollis as Zoe, Margarita Levieva as Veronica, Aidan Quinn as Sandy and Jonathan Reed Wexler as Clem, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stand Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stand Up tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stand Up (2012)?
- In US, The Stand Up is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Stand Up?
- The Stand Up stars Jonathan Sollis, Margarita Levieva, Aidan Quinn, Jonathan Reed Wexler and Arija Bareikis.
- When was The Stand Up released?
- The Stand Up was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.