

Stand and Deliver
“At a tough school, someone had to take a stand...and someone did. Together, one teacher and one class proved to America they could...”
Jaime Escalante is a mathematics teacher in a school in a hispanic neighbourhood. Convinced that his students have potential, he adopts unconventional teaching methods to try and turn gang members and no-hopers into some of the country's top algebra and calculus students.
Where to watch Stand and Deliver in United States
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Where is Stand and Deliver streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | — |
About Stand and Deliver
Stand and Deliver is a 1988 English-language drama film directed by Ramón Menéndez. The cast is led by Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rosanna DeSoto. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Stand and Deliver was produced by American Playhouse and Olmos Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 11, 1988, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $14 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ramón Menéndez
- Writers
- Tom Musca, Ramón Menéndez
- Release date
- March 11, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $14 million
- Production
- American Playhouse, Olmos Productions
Stand and Deliver cast & crew
Stand and Deliver was directed by Ramón Menéndez and written by Tom Musca and Ramón Menéndez.
The cast features Edward James Olmos as Jaime A. Escalante, Lou Diamond Phillips as Angel Guzman, Rosanna DeSoto as Fabiola Escalante, Andy Garcia as Dr. Ramirez, Estelle Harris as Secretary, and Mark Phelan as Cop.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Craig Safan, cinematography is by Tom Richmond, and it was produced by Tom Musca and Lindsay Law.
Is Stand and Deliver worth watching?
Stand and Deliver holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 440 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Stand and Deliver is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Stand and Deliver
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Cast of Stand and Deliver

Edward James Olmos
Jaime A. Escalante

Lou Diamond Phillips
Angel Guzman

Rosanna DeSoto
Fabiola Escalante

Andy Garcia
Dr. Ramirez

Estelle Harris
Secretary

Mark Phelan
Cop
Virginia Paris
Raquel Ortega

Eliot
Tito (as Mark Eliot)
Adelaida Alvarez
Sexy Girl

Carmen Argenziano
Molina

Bodie Olmos
Fernando Escalante

Vanessa Marquez
Ana Delgado
Stand and Deliver — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Stand and Deliver in United States?
Stand and Deliver is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Stand and Deliver in?
Stand and Deliver is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Stand and Deliver?
Stand and Deliver runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Stand and Deliver rated?
Stand and Deliver is rated PG. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 440 ratings.











