Standout: The Ben Kjar Story (2026)
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.
Director: Tanner Christensen
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Ben Kjar as Self |
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LaCol Grant as Self |
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Anthony Robles as Self |
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Colton Fielding as Young Ben |
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Emily Wadley as Young Stana |
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Stana Kjar as Self |
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Scott Kjar as Self |
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Parker D. Vaughn as Jerk Dad |
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Scarlett Hazen as Cheerleader |
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Alisia Abegg as Self |
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Aaliyah Booker as Self |
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Hadyn Call as Self |
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Nate Clark as Self |
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Logan Essig as Self |
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Shauna Essig as Self |
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Alayna Fielding as Jerk's Daughter |
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Brooks Fielding as Jerk's Son |
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Claire Grant as Young Alisia |
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Daryl Grant as Self |
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Valenna Grant as Self |
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Jill Haslam as Self |
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Katie Jenkins as Self |
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Greg Kjar as Self |
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Luke Kjar as Self |
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Grayson McDaniel as Round Face |
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Carole Mikita as Newscaster |
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Louis Morales Jr. as Self |
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Zac Morby as Self |
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Tate Nelson as Young Nate |
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Clint Pulver as Self |
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Dan Rascone as Newscaster |
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Cyler Sanderson as Referee |
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Shandell Smoot as Self |
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Jack Spates as Self |
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Wade Steed as Self |
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Jared Sumsion as Self |
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Bart Thompson as Self |
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Greg Williams as Self |
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Seth Wright as Self |
| Editing | Tanner Christensen | Editor |
| Camera | T.C. Christensen | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Tanner Christensen | Director |
| Sound | Christian Davis | Original Music Composer |
| Production | T.C. Christensen | Producer |
| Writing | Tanner Christensen | Writer |
| Production | Tanner Christensen | Producer |
| Production | Ben Kjar | Producer |
| Production | Jared Hess | Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Camile Morris | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Tess Christensen | Key Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Nate Hoffman | Dialogue Editor |
| Visual Effects | Chuck Johnson | Effects Supervisor |
| Art | Jacquie Jones | Art Direction |
| Crew | Chuck Johnson | Special Effects |
| Camera | Tom Laughlin | Grip |
| Lighting | Tyler Meiners | Gaffer |
| Lighting | Alan Williams | Gaffer |
| Editing | Nate Duersch | Assistant Editor |
| Editing | Russ Lasson | Colorist |
| Editing | Micah Young | Digital Intermediate Producer |
| Sound | Frasier Perez | Sound Recordist |
| Camera | David Ellis | Grip |
| Camera | Trent Ross | First Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Dallen Vick | First Assistant Camera |
| Camera | Trent Ross | "B" Camera Operator |
| Crew | Annaka Johnson | Craft Service |
| Art | Frasier Perez | Location Scout |
