Stander (2004): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Stander is a 2004 action drama directed by Bronwen Hughes, starring Thomas Jane and David O'Hara. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $272,791 worldwide. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Bronwen Hughes
- Original language
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Afrikaans - Studio
- Newmarket Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stander About?
The premise of Stander without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the turbulent final years of apartheid in South Africa, a police officer finds himself caught between his duty and a life of crime. He unexpectedly turns to robbing banks, navigating a complex web of loyalty, morality, and dangerous circumstances as the nation grapples with profound social and political upheaval.
Stander Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- police
- bank robber
- protest
- south africa
- male nudity
- title directed by female
- male frontal nudity
- hairy chest
- bare chested male
- tapped phone
- sunglasses
- suicide-by-cop
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- security camera
- police chase
- police brutality
- mustache
- money
- listening to music
- husband wife relationship
- hot wiring
- heist
- father son relationship
- false passport
- false identity
- deception
- carjacking
- bank teller
- afrikaan
- 1970s
- wig
- trust
- shotgun
- shot to death
- shot in the shoulder
- shootout
- ex cop
- escape from prison
- disguise
- death
- car chase
- beating
- bank robbery
- based on true story
- one word title
- nudity
- clothed female naked male scene
- rear nudity
- barefoot male
- secretly observing
- dance scene
Stander Cast
Thomas Jane leads the cast, with David O'Hara. Directed by Bronwen Hughes.
- Director Bronwen Hughes
More from Bronwen Hughes
More films directed by Bronwen Hughes: The Journey Is the Destination and Forces of Nature.
Stander Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Stander 62 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 63% User score
See on TMDB
Stander Plot Summary
What happens in Stander from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In apartheid-era South Africa, André Stander is a police officer newly married and earning a reputation as the youngest captain on the force. He and his partner are sent to riot duty after the Soweto uprising, and during a chaotic clash in Tembisa, Stander shoots a young, unarmed protester. The act unsettles him and seeds a growing disillusionment with the regime he serves. On a routine lunch break, he makes a impulsive choice to walk into a bank and rob it, and the thrill of that rush hooks him. This moment marks the beginning of a dangerous spree, one that sometimes uses his badge to help him escape and even allows him to carry out robberies while still in official capacity.
Full summary
The whole story of Stander, scene by scene
Stander Box Office
Stander grossed $272,791 worldwide. $31,651 came from the US and Canada and $241,140 (88%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$272.8K
- US & Canada
- $31.7K
- International
- $241.1K
Stander Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Stander.
How Well Do You Know Stander?
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 is André Stander's profession at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Stander
53 cars on screen, including the 1980 Ford Cortina MkV and the 1976 Porsche 911 Targa.
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1980 Ford Cortina MkV Main role -
1976 Porsche 911 Targa Main role -
Datsun Skyline Important role -
1974 Ford Fairlane Important role
Stander Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Stander - Poliziotto Scomodo” and “Stander: le justicier hors-la-loi”.
- Also known as
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- Stander - Poliziotto Scomodo
- Stander: le justicier hors-la-loi
- Стандер
- Správnej polda
- Stander, a törvénytörő
- סטאנדר
- Stander - Um Policial Contra o Sistema
- Полицай или престъпник
- The Stander Gang
- 스탠더, სთენდერი
- 神鬼教父
- Stenderis
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Stander FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Stander, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stander?
Stander runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Stander released?
Stander was released on August 6, 2004.
Who directed Stander?
Stander was directed by Bronwen Hughes.
More films by Bronwen Hughes Who is in the cast of Stander?
Stander stars Thomas Jane and David O'Hara.
How much did Stander make at the box office?
Stander grossed $272,791 worldwide ($31,651 domestic, $241,140 international).
How is Stander rated?
Stander has 62 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Stander have a post-credit scene?
No. Stander has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Stander in?
The original language of Stander is Afrikaans.
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