Standby
Jerry, a quiet and dispirited middle-aged gay actor, works as a standby for the hit off-Broadway show, "The Con Artiste!" Facing financial woes, loneliness, and questioning his art, he spends the day in rehearsal with a flirty young actor, the stage manager, and his bored fellow-understudies. At curtain time, when the lead actor calls in sick, Jerry is thrust into the star's dressing room and a whirlwind of last minute preparations. The curtain rises and, on cue, he walks onstage into the blazing lights to face not only an expectant audience, but also the possibility of a personal and artistic triumph - or failure.
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About Standby
Standby is a 2025 English-language film directed by Robert Gomes. The cast is led by Reed Birney, Pat Nesbit, Kelly Bishop. It has a runtime of 0h 25m.
Standby was produced in United States of America. It was released on September 28, 2025.
- Director
- Robert Gomes
- Writers
- Robert Gomes
- Release date
- September 28, 2025
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
Standby cast & crew
Standby was directed by Robert Gomes and written by Robert Gomes.
The cast features Reed Birney as Jerry, Pat Nesbit as Trish, Kelly Bishop as Glenna, AJ Cedeno as Marco, Safiya Harris as Faith, and Justin Withers as Ben.
Is Standby worth watching?
At 0h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
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Cast of Standby
Reed Birney
Jerry
Pat Nesbit
Trish
Kelly Bishop
Glenna
AJ Cedeno
Marco
Safiya Harris
Faith
Justin Withers
Ben
Grace Dumdaw
Tanny
Jenelle Chu
Claire
Chuck Blasius
Curtis
Brian Keane
Donny
Standby — FAQs
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▸What language is Standby in?
Standby is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Standby?
Standby runs 0 hours 25 minutes (25 minutes).
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