Movie

Please Stand By

“Boldly go.”

★ 6.8(517)20181h 33m

Please Stand By is streaming on Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel and Cinema of Hearts Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Good to know

Director: Ben Lewin
Release date: 2018-01-26
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 2929 Productions

Please Stand By — trailer

About Please Stand By

Please Stand By is a 2018 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Ben Lewin, starring Dakota Fanning, Alice Eve and Toni Collette. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 517 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Please Stand By in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Dakota Fanning

Wendy Welcott

Alice Eve

Audrey

Toni Collette

Scottie

River Alexander

Sam

Shawn Roe

Derrick

Tony Revolori

Nemo

Lexi Aaron

Herself

Michael Stahl-David

Jack

Jessica Rothe

Julie

Lara Lihiya

Madeline

Robin Weigert

Officer Doyle

Patton Oswalt

Officer Frank

Themes & keywords

san francisco, californiarunawayautismmanuscriptcontestlos angeles, californianaivetantrumbus tripscriptchihuahua doggroup homesister sister relationshipstar trekfilm writer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Please Stand By in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream Please Stand By on Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel and Cinema of Hearts Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.

Is Please Stand By on Netflix?+

Please Stand By is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Arthouse CNMA Amazon Channel and Cinema of Hearts Amazon Channel.

How long is Please Stand By?+

Please Stand By has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Please Stand By?+

Please Stand By stars Dakota Fanning, Alice Eve, Toni Collette, River Alexander and Shawn Roe.

When did Please Stand By come out?+

Please Stand By is a 2018 movie directed by Ben Lewin.

What genre is Please Stand By?+

Please Stand By is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Please Stand By?+

Please Stand By was directed by Ben Lewin.