Stans (film)
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| Directed by | Steven Leckart |
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| Edited by | Marcella Serrano |
| Music by | Julie Glaze Houlihan |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Stans is a 2025 American documentary film which explores the career of rapper Eminem through his superfans. It was directed by Steven Leckart.[1][2]
The film premiered at the SXSW London Screen Festival on June 2, 2025.[3] It will have a limited run at AMC Theatres in the United States from August 7 to August 10. Outside of the US, Trafalgar Releasing will release the film at more than 1,600 theaters.[4]
The film will be accompanied by a soundtrack, Stans: The Official Soundtrack, and will feature tracks that inspired the film as well as previously unreleased music.[5]
Cast
[edit]- Eminem
- Ed Sheeran
- Devon Sawa as Stan
Release
[edit]Stans had a limited theatrical release on August 7, 2025. It will later release on the Paramount+ streaming service on August 26, 2025.
Reception
[edit]On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 92% of 12 critics' reviews are positive.[6]
Adam Graham of The Detroit News gave the film a B and wrote, "Stans isn't the be-all, end-all telling of Eminem's tale, but it puts his stamp on it for now, using the lens of his fans to give it perspective."[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (July 15, 2025). "Eminem-Produced Superfans Doc 'Stans' Sets August 7 Release Including NY Qualifying Run & Unveils Teaser".
- ^ Paul, Larisha (July 15, 2025). "'Did You Read My Letter?': Eminem Connects With Real 'Stans' in Documentary Teaser".
- ^ Saponara, Michael (April 23, 2025). "Eminem's 'STANS' Documentary to Premiere at SXSW London Screen Festival".
- ^ McClintock, Pamela (July 15, 2025). "Eminem Documentary 'Stans' Books Limited August Run in AMC Theatres".
- ^ "'Stans' To Launch In Theatres Worldwide 8/7". Eminem.com. July 15, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
- ^ "Stans". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ Graham, Adam (August 7, 2025). "'Stans' review: Eminem's story, as told through his most dedicated fans". The Detroit News. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
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