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    Standout: The Ben Kjar Story

    99'

    2026-01-23

    N/A

    With no chance at an ordinary life, he lived an extraordinary one.

    Documentary

    Overview:

    Standout tells the powerful story of Ben Kjar, born with Crouzon Syndrome, a rare craniofacial disorder. From birth, doctors warn that his life will be overshadowed by limitations. Ben yearns for an ordinary life free from the harsh scrutiny he faces daily. However, each experience of adversity, including relentless bullying and a series of painful surgeries, ignites a fire within him. Wrestling becomes his proving ground, a place where he learns to transform his facial difference into a source of power. Determined to succeed, he pushes himself relentlessly, breaking through physical, social, and even romantic barriers that once seemed insurmountable. But as unexpected challenges arise and ridicule resurfaces, Ben finds himself at a defining crossroads: fade into the background of a “normal” life, or fully embrace his unique path and boldly stand out.

    DirectingTanner ChristensenWritingTanner Christensen

    Watch Providers (US)

    - Amazon Video

    - Apple TV Store

    - Fandango At Home

    Cast

    1

    Self

    Ben Kjar

    1

    Self

    LaCol Grant

    1

    Self

    Anthony Robles

    1

    Young Ben

    Colton Fielding

    1

    Young Stana

    Emily Wadley

    1

    Self

    Stana Kjar

    1

    Self

    Scott Kjar

    1

    Jerk Dad

    Parker D. Vaughn

    1

    Cheerleader

    Scarlett Hazen

    1

    Self

    Alisia Abegg

    1

    Self

    Aaliyah Booker

    1

    Self

    Hadyn Call

    1

    Self

    Nate Clark

    1

    Self

    Logan Essig

    1

    Self

    Shauna Essig

    1

    Jerk's Daughter

    Alayna Fielding

    1

    Jerk's Son

    Brooks Fielding

    1

    Young Alisia

    Claire Grant

    1

    Self

    Daryl Grant

    1

    Self

    Valenna Grant

    1

    Self

    Jill Haslam

    1

    Self

    Katie Jenkins

    1

    Self

    Greg Kjar

    1

    Self

    Luke Kjar

    1

    Round Face

    Grayson McDaniel

    1

    Newscaster

    Carole Mikita

    1

    Self

    Louis Morales Jr.

    1

    Self

    Zac Morby

    1

    Young Nate

    Tate Nelson

    1

    Self

    Clint Pulver

    1

    Newscaster

    Dan Rascone

    1

    Referee

    Cyler Sanderson

    1

    Self

    Shandell Smoot

    1

    Self

    Jack Spates

    1

    Self

    Wade Steed

    1

    Self

    Jared Sumsion

    1

    Self

    Bart Thompson

    1

    Self

    Greg Williams

    1

    Self

    Seth Wright

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Remember Films
      2. The Visual Transit Authority
    • Vote Count: 0
    • Popularity: 0.6477
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Standout: The Ben Kjar Story

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