The Stand In

The Stand In

Steal the spotlight.

Directed by Jamie Babbit

Produced by The Exchange, Flower Films

2020101 min5.3 / 10

A lighthearted identity-swap comedy that plays with themes of fame and reinvention through mistaken identity and role reversal.

When ordered to serve a year in rehab, actress Candy hires her on-set stand-in to take her place. The unassuming woman flips the script and steals her identity, career and boyfriend in this hilarious comedy about trading places.

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Like The Stand In

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Stand In

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Stand In, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Stand In, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Stand In, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.