Movie

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...”

★ 7.7(445)19881h 43m

Drama

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Stand and Deliver is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch Stand and Deliver

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Good to know

Director: Ramón Menéndez
Release date: 1988-03-11
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: English
Box office: $13,994,920
Budget: $1,600,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: American Playhouse

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About Stand and Deliver

Stand and Deliver is a 1988 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ramón Menéndez, starring Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips and Rosanna DeSoto. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 445 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Stand and Deliver in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

mathematicseducationbased on true storyteacherdrop-outhigh school teachermexican american

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Stand and Deliver in Ireland?+

In Ireland, Stand and Deliver is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Stand and Deliver on Netflix?+

Stand and Deliver is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Stand and Deliver?+

Stand and Deliver has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in Stand and Deliver?+

Stand and Deliver stars Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rosanna DeSoto, Andy Garcia and Estelle Harris.

When did Stand and Deliver come out?+

Stand and Deliver is a 1988 movie directed by Ramón Menéndez.

What genre is Stand and Deliver?+

Stand and Deliver is Drama film.

Who directed Stand and Deliver?+

Stand and Deliver was directed by Ramón Menéndez.