Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- heartwarming
- sincere
- witty
- lazy sunday
- comfort viewing
What critics said
Critics found the film heartfelt and engaging but overly familiar, with its Trek premise providing only a modest twist on conventional coming-of-age beats.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Wendy leaves her group home and travels hundreds of miles to deliver her screenplay, repeatedly testing protective limits.
Wendy's devotion to Star Trek motivates her screenplay and gives structure to her attempt to prove herself.
Wendy seeks to leave supervised living and reunite with her sister by demonstrating her abilities on her own terms.
The film finds comedy in Wendy's literal, highly focused perspective while maintaining sympathy for her vulnerability and determination.
Films like Please Stand By, and why
The Peanut Butter Falcon
shared road movie structure, coming-of-age themes, neurodivergent protagonist, and warm dramatic tone
Little Miss Sunshine
shared uplifting road journey, outsider perspective, family reconciliation, and comedic drama
The Fundamentals of Caring
shared coming-of-age journey, unconventional protagonist, family tension, and heartfelt humor
Movie Details
- Director
- Ben Lewin
- Release Date
- 2018-01-26
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (534)
Cast
- Dakota Fanning
- Alice Eve
- Toni Collette
- River Alexander
- Shawn Roe
- Tony Revolori
- Lexi Aaron
- Michael Stahl-David
- Jessica Rothe
- Lara Lihiya
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Please Stand By about?
- An autistic Star Trek devotee undertakes an audacious bus journey to deliver her screenplay and prove she can reclaim an independent family life.
- What is Please Stand By like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Please Stand By as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Please Stand By violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Please Stand By.
- What did critics think of Please Stand By?
- Critics found the film heartfelt and engaging but overly familiar, with its Trek premise providing only a modest twist on conventional coming-of-age beats.
- Which films are like Please Stand By?
- Films with a similar feel include The Peanut Butter Falcon, Little Miss Sunshine, and The Fundamentals of Caring.
- How long is Please Stand By?
- Please Stand By runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Please Stand By?
- In United States, Please Stand By streams on fuboTV, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel.
