Movie

The Understudy

“Dying for stardom... she found a role to kill for.”

20121h 41m

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Good to know

Director: David Conolly, Hannah Davis
Release date: 2012-03-16
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Untold Pictures

The Understudy — trailer

About The Understudy

The Understudy is a 2012 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by David Conolly and Hannah Davis, starring Marin Ireland, Paul Sparks and Aasif Mandvi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Understudy in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A perennial understudy takes matters into her own hands to achieve fame at any price.

Cast

Marin Ireland

Rebecca

Paul Sparks

Bobby

Aasif Mandvi

Sarfras

Richard Kind

Ian

Tom Wopat

Detective Jones

Gloria Reuben

Greta

Reiko Aylesworth

Kinsky

Kerry Bishé

April

Scott Cohen

Jonny

Myra Lucretia Taylor

Lara

Sakina Jaffrey

Nurse

John Thomas Waite

Thaddeus Battersby

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Understudy in Mexico?+

The Understudy is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Understudy on Netflix?+

The Understudy is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Understudy?+

The Understudy has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in The Understudy?+

The Understudy stars Marin Ireland, Paul Sparks, Aasif Mandvi, Richard Kind and Tom Wopat.

When did The Understudy come out?+

The Understudy is a 2012 movie directed by David Conolly and Hannah Davis.

What genre is The Understudy?+

The Understudy is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Understudy?+

The Understudy was directed by David Conolly and Hannah Davis.