Standout: The Ben Kjar Story
With no chance at an ordinary life, he lived an extraordinary one.
2026 | 99m | English
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | Tanner Christensen |
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| Writer: | Tanner Christensen |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Jan 23, 2026 |
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| Director: | Tanner Christensen |
| Writer: | Tanner Christensen |
| Genres: | Documentary |
| Keywords | biography, wrestling, sports, ncaa, inspirational, documentary film, drama, feature film, crouzon syndrome |
| Production Companies | The Visual Transit Authority, Remember Films |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 27, 2026 Entered: May 11, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Ben Kjar | Self |
| LaCol Grant | Self |
| Anthony Robles | Self |
| Colton Fielding | Young Ben |
| Emily Wadley | Young Stana |
| Stana Kjar | Self |
| Scott Kjar | Self |
| Parker D. Vaughn | Jerk Dad |
| Scarlett Hazen | Cheerleader |
| Alisia Abegg | Self |
| Aaliyah Booker | Self |
| Hadyn Call | Self |
| Nate Clark | Self |
| Logan Essig | Self |
| Shauna Essig | Self |
| Alayna Fielding | Jerk's Daughter |
| Brooks Fielding | Jerk's Son |
| Claire Grant | Young Alisia |
| Daryl Grant | Self |
| Valenna Grant | Self |
| Jill Haslam | Self |
| Katie Jenkins | Self |
| Greg Kjar | Self |
| Luke Kjar | Self |
| Grayson McDaniel | Round Face |
| Carole Mikita | Newscaster |
| Louis Morales Jr. | Self |
| Zac Morby | Self |
| Tate Nelson | Young Nate |
| Clint Pulver | Self |
| Dan Rascone | Newscaster |
| Cyler Sanderson | Referee |
| Shandell Smoot | Self |
| Jack Spates | Self |
| Wade Steed | Self |
| Jared Sumsion | Self |
| Bart Thompson | Self |
| Greg Williams | Self |
| Seth Wright | Self |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| T.C. Christensen | Director of Photography |
| Tanner Christensen | Director, Editor, Writer |
| Christian Davis | Original Music Composer |
| Camile Morris | Costume Design |
| Tess Christensen | Key Makeup Artist |
| Nate Hoffman | Dialogue Editor |
| Chuck Johnson | Effects Supervisor, Special Effects |
| Jacquie Jones | Art Direction |
| Tom Laughlin | Grip |
| Tyler Meiners | Gaffer |
| Alan Williams | Gaffer |
| Nate Duersch | Assistant Editor |
| Russ Lasson | Colorist |
| Micah Young | Digital Intermediate Producer |
| Frasier Perez | Location Scout, Sound Recordist |
| David Ellis | Grip |
| Trent Ross | First Assistant Camera, "B" Camera Operator |
| Dallen Vick | First Assistant Camera |
| Annaka Johnson | Craft Service |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| T.C. Christensen | Producer |
| Tanner Christensen | Producer |
| Ben Kjar | Producer |
| Jared Hess | Producer |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
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| 2024 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 7 | 26 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2026 | 1 | 979 | 985 |