Please Stand By
2018, English. Directed by Ben Lewin.
Boldly go.
A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in order to boldly go and deliver her 500-page Star Trek script to a writing competition in Hollywood. On an adventure full of laughter and tears, Wendy follows the guiding spirit of Mr. Spock on her journey into the unknown.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 536 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Please Stand By
Please Stand By is streaming on Hungama Play in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 26 January 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Golamco
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Please Stand By: quick answers
Is Please Stand By worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 536 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Please Stand By?
Please Stand By runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Please Stand By have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Please Stand By. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Please Stand By parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Please Stand By is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Please Stand By on?
Please Stand By is streaming on Hungama Play in India. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Please Stand By?
If you liked Please Stand By, try Ezra, Little Miss Sunshine, Benny & Joon.
Who directed Please Stand By?
Please Stand By (2018) was directed by Ben Lewin and stars Dakota Fanning, Alice Eve, Toni Collette.