---
title: "Stand Up Guys"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/stand-up-guys-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 121824
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Stand Up Guys (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/stand-up-guys-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Stand Up Guys is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Thriller, Comedy, Action, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Lionsgate, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Lakeshore Entertainment. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A newly freed gangster spends one wild night with old allies while a deadly secret looms."

### Why Watch
- The chemistry of three veteran criminals on a single night.
- A mix of humor and suspense.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The premise may feel familiar.
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature crime themes and occasional violence, suited for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, comedy, action, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/stand-up-guys-2012#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fisher Stevens
- **Networks / Studios**: Lionsgate, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Lakeshore Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Al Pacino** as *Valentine "Val"*
- **Christopher Walken** as *Doc*
- **Alan Arkin** as *Richard Hirsch*
- **Julianna Margulies** as *Nina Hirsch*
- **Addison Timlin** as *Alex*
- **Vanessa Ferlito** as *Sylvia*
- **Mark Margolis** as *Claphands*
- **Katheryn Winnick** as *Oxana*
- **Lucy Punch** as *Wendy*
- **Bill Burr** as *Larry*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Stand Up Guys released?
It was released in the United States on December 14, 2012.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film runs for approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film combine?
It blends thriller, comedy, action, and crime elements.

### Q: What is the basic premise?
A gangster newly paroled after 28 years reunites with his old partners for a night, while one faces a lethal order.

### Q: What central conflict drives the story?
One of the reunited friends is ordered to kill the newly freed gangster, creating a tense dilemma.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Stand Up Guys — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/121824)

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