Love is a funny thing.
Director: Steven Vidler
Writer: Steven Vidler
Producer: Michael Pontin, Jamie Hilton, Drew Bailey
An isolated guy with cerebral palsy is railroaded into helping an unassertive comedienne, and finds love and acceptance through stand-up comedy.
99 min
Rating: 5.6/10
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Top Cast
RJ Mitte
Travis
Philippa Northeast
Sunny
Sam Reid
Mikey
Ella Scott Lynch
Felicity
Radha Mitchell
Dean
Movie Info
Director: Steven Vidler
Writer: Steven Vidler
Producer: Michael Pontin, Jamie Hilton, Drew Bailey
Production Companies: See Pictures, Head Gear Films, Kreo Films, Metrol Technology
Countries: Australia
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SWITCH.:
Despite its many flaws, ‘Standing Up For Sunny’ is very sweet and adorable and pushes some great messages about love and self-acceptance. Let's call this one a diamond in the rough.
- Jess Fenton
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https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-standing-up-for-sunny-a-comedy-without-the-comedy-but-very-sweet
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