Standout: The Ben Kjar Story (2026)
Overview
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.
Overview
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.
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Release Date
January 23, 2026
Runtime
1h 39m
Official Trailer from YouTube
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
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