where to watch Big Stan
6.2/10 IMDb
11% Rotten Tomatoes

Where To Watch Big Stan

Big Stan is a 2007 American action-comedy film starring and directed by comedian Rob Schneider. The movie follows a wealthy real-estate con man who, after being convicted of fraud, panics about surviving prison life. To prepare, he secretly trains in martial arts under an eccentric master. What begins as selfish fear turns into an unexpected journey of courage and leadership when Stan enters prison and challenges the violent system inside. Blending crude humor with over-the-top action, Big Stan mixes comedy with martial-arts parody, delivering a surprisingly anti-violence message beneath its outrageous surface.

  • Release Date: June 6, 2007
  • Director: Rob Schneider
  • Genre: Action Comedy, Drama
  • Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Language: English
  • Starring: Rob Schneider, David Carradine, Jennifer Morrison, Scott Wilson, M. Emmet Walsh
  • Box Office: $8.74 Million Worldwide
  • Where To Watch: Apple TV, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix

More details about Big Stan and where you can watch

Stan Minton is a spoiled real-estate scammer sentenced to prison after his fraudulent schemes collapse. Terrified of being victimized behind bars, Stan hires a mysterious martial-arts guru to train him in secret. After intense and bizarre preparation, Stan enters prison expecting chaos—and finds it. Using his newfound skills, he stands up to the most dangerous inmates and gradually earns respect. Instead of becoming violent, Stan unites prisoners across racial and gang lines to create peace and order. As corruption within the prison system is exposed, Stan transforms from a cowardly criminal into an unlikely hero. The film combines slapstick humor, martial-arts action, and satire about justice and redemption.

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Legendary martial-arts star David Carradine choreographed much of the combat, and despite heavy criticism, Big Stan later gained a cult following for its unexpected anti-prison-violence message.