Standout: The Ben Kjar Story (2026)

Movie review: Standout: The Ben Kjar Story

Standout: The Ben Kjar Story is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Documentary. Its listed tagline is “With no chance at an ordinary life, he lived an extraordinary one.”

Story

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.

Audience reaction

TMDB records an audience rating of 0.0/10.

Production

Release date: January 23, 2026 · Runtime: 99 minutes · Original language: English

Official trailer

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Cast

Ben KjarSelf

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LaCol GrantSelfAnthony RoblesSelf

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Colton FieldingYoung BenEmily WadleyYoung Stana

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Stana KjarSelf

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Scott KjarSelf

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Parker D. VaughnJerk DadScarlett HazenCheerleader

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Alisia AbeggSelf

Themes

sportswrestlingbiographyncaainspirationaldocumentarydramafeature filmcrouzon syndrome