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Please Stand By

6.820181h 33mPG-13MovieComedyDrama

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.

DirectorBen Lewin
WriterMichael Golamco
ProducersLara Alameddine·Daniel Dubiecki

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Cast · Directed by Ben Lewin

DFDakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning
Wendy Welcott
AEAlice Eve
Alice Eve
Audrey
TCToni Collette
Toni Collette
Scottie
RARiver Alexander
River Alexander
Sam
SRShawn Roe
Shawn Roe
Derrick
TRTony Revolori
Tony Revolori
Nemo
LALexi Aaron
Lexi Aaron
Herself
MSMichael Stahl-David
Michael Stahl-David
Jack
JRJessica Rothe
Jessica Rothe
Julie
LLLara Lihiya
Lara Lihiya
Madeline
RWRobin Weigert
Robin Weigert
Officer Doyle
POPatton Oswalt
Patton Oswalt
Officer Frank

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Please Stand By — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Please Stand By?

Please Stand By is streaming on Hoopla, Tubi TV and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and FlixFling. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Please Stand By on Netflix?

No, Please Stand By is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Tubi TV.

Is Please Stand By on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Please Stand By isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch Please Stand By for free?

Please Stand By is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.