Stand Up Guys (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Stand Up Guys is a 2012 crime comedy starring Christopher Walken, Al Pacino and Alan Arkin. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $5.1 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 2013. Critics gave it 37% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
English What Is Stand Up Guys About?
The premise of Stand Up Guys without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After serving 28 years in prison, aging gangster Val is unexpectedly released and reconnects with his longtime associates, Doc and Hirsch, for a celebratory night. What begins as a nostalgic reunion quickly turns dangerous when Val discovers Doc has been ordered to eliminate him. As they navigate the city, Val must evade his former friends while confronting a dark secret from their shared past, all while trying to survive the night.
Stand Up Guys Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rapist comeuppance
- female nudity
- erectile dysfunction
- rape victim
- revenge
- gangster
- grand theft auto
- person in a car trunk
- diner
- lockpick
- drop a dime
- nude woman
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- rape and revenge
- rape
- driving a car
- u.s. car
- dodge motor vehicle
- buick motor vehicle
- ford motor vehicle
- joyride
- old man
- pill
- billiards
- dark comedy
- car
- pharmacy
- waitress
- viagra
- death
- weapon
- ford crown victoria
- police car
- dodge challenger
- dodge
- buick electra
- driving
- altruism
- passionate kiss
- paying for sex
- giant syringe
- black doctor
- priapism
- ex convict
- telephone call
- dancing
- nightclub
- bar
- sex with prostitute
- russian prostitute
- erection
Stand Up Guys Cast
Christopher Walken leads the cast, with Al Pacino and Alan Arkin.
Stand Up Guys Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Stand Up Guys 37% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 37% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 46%
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 60% User score
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Letterboxd 2.9 /5
2 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.5 /5
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Stand Up Guys Plot Summary
What happens in Stand Up Guys from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
One fateful morning, Val emerges from prison and is picked up by his longtime friend, Doc, who takes him to his apartment. As Val is distracted, Doc considers ending his life with a gun but hesitates after Val expresses a desire for some excitement. To kick off their reunion, Doc takes Val to a local brothel and arranges for Val to spend time with a woman. However, Val soon returns, admitting he can’t go through with it. Seeking a solution, they break into a pharmacy where Val can get “boner pills,” and Doc grabs some prescription medications for himself.
Full summary
The whole story of Stand Up Guys, scene by scene
Stand Up Guys Box Office
Stand Up Guys grossed $5.1 million worldwide. $3.3 million came from the US and Canada and $1.8 million (35%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.1M
- US & Canada
- $3.3M
- International
- $1.8M
Stand Up Guys Awards & Nominations
Stand Up Guys earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 2013.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 2013 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Song
Stand Up Guys Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Stand Up Guys.
How Well Do You Know Stand Up Guys?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What prompts Doc to hesitate before taking aim at Val?
Cars in Stand Up Guys
12 cars on screen, including the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 and the 1976 Buick Electra 225.
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1994 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Stand Up Guys Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “رفقای استوار” and “兄弟出头天”.
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- رفقای استوار
- 兄弟出头天
- Uomini di parola
- Eski Dostlar
- Tipos legales
- Született gengszterek
- Реальные парни
- Amigos Inseparáveis
- Les Derniers Affranchis
- Twardziele
- Ako za starých čias
- Jako za starejch časů
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- Νομοταγείς Τύποι
- Trei tipi duri
- לילה אחרון בעיר
- Paios legals
- 멋진 녀석들
- Мъже за пример
- Reāli veči
- Por los viejos tiempos
- Täitsamehed
- ミッドナイト・ガイズ
- 友殺機
- Dajmo, fantje
- Надійні хлопці
- ไม่อยากเจ็บตัว อย่าหัวเราะปู่
- رجال أوفياء
- 王牌雙賊
- Rimti vyrai
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Stand Up Guys FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Stand Up Guys, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stand Up Guys?
Stand Up Guys runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Stand Up Guys released?
Stand Up Guys was released on December 14, 2012.
Who is in the cast of Stand Up Guys?
Stand Up Guys stars Christopher Walken, Al Pacino and Alan Arkin.
How much did Stand Up Guys make at the box office?
Stand Up Guys grossed $5.1 million worldwide ($3.3 million domestic, $1.8 million international).
How is Stand Up Guys rated?
Stand Up Guys has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 37% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Was Stand Up Guys nominated for any awards?
Stand Up Guys received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Stand Up Guys have a post-credit scene?
No. Stand Up Guys has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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