What is Please Stand By?
Please Stand By is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 26, 2018
- Studios
- 2929 Productions, The Allegiance Theater
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Please Stand By is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“An autistic woman races to deliver her Star Trek script to a Hollywood competition.”
- Dakota Fanning delivers a compelling lead performance
- Blend of humor and emotional depth
- Highlights neurodiversity in an uplifting way
- At 93 minutes, some narrative threads feel brief
Watch it if you enjoy uplifting indie films that mix humor with a heartfelt coming‑of‑age journey.
The PG‑13 rating indicates mild language and thematic elements appropriate for older teens and adults.
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Cast
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Who are the main cast members?
The film stars Dakota Fanning, Toni Collette, Alice Eve, River Alexander, and Patton Oswalt.
What is the runtime?
The movie runs for 1 hour 33 minutes.
When was it released in the United States?
It was released on January 26, 2018.
What genres describe the film?
It is classified as a comedy‑drama.
What is the basic premise of the story?
A young autistic woman runs away to deliver her 500‑page Star Trek script to a Hollywood writing competition.