Stans

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Stans

2025

1h 42m

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Released in 2000, Eminem's song "Stan" -- about an obsessive, unstable fan -- remains iconic. So iconic that the term stan was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2017. In the song, the titular character handwrites a series of emotional letters to Eminem, repeating the line: I'm just like you. That refrain serves as a guiding light for this unconventional and fully authorized feature, which follows a highly curated cast of real-life stans whose deep personal connections to Eminem mirror some of the themes found throughout his lyrics. More than just an exploration of fandom, the film examines the complicated relationship between one of the world's most private artists and his massive public persona. Through stylized recreations, rare archival footage, intimate interviews, and an exclusive original interview with Eminem himself, it offers a raw, loud, and revealing journey across his career -- and the passionate audience that has grown with him.

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John Anderson

Wall Street Journal

Aug 22

The anatomy of obsession is an absorbing enough topic in an age of runaway social media and the false sense of intimacy it can engender among the celebrity-fixated. But it's a curious juxtaposition Mr. Leckart constructs.

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David Jenkins

Little White Lies

Aug 12

2/5

The stans themselves are not massively interesting, and the film is happy to frame them as whimsically eccentric nerds rather than anything more psychologically problematic.

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

Aug 11

B

"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.

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James Mottram

Radio Times

Oct 15

3/5

Eminem super-fans take the lead in a documentary that traces their obsession with the controversial rapper from Detroit.

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Louisa Moore

Screen Zealots

Oct 7

Both a tribute and a cautionary tale, "Stans" turns Eminem’s iconic song into a gripping exploration of fandom itself by blending fan stories, cultural insight, and rare access to the artist for a documentary that’s as emotional as it is unsettling.

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

Sep 27

81/100

A good film to watch while you’re cleaning out your closet. I won’t back down, because Stans is a worthy documentary for all interested in Eminem. Sadly, there’s still no Mekhi Pfifer.

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annaliza

Sep 22

the trailer was misleading.

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LOONEYTDARAPPER

Sep 19

I’m a STAN so I definitely enjoyed the film. Wasn’t what I expected because I l wanted more of Em on screen but I would watch again!

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Markael C

Aug 30

Did not like the people they interviewed but besides that it was good .

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Daniyar

Aug 13

As Eminem fan, this movie is an absolute must watch. The sheer love Eminems put into making this movie is phenomenal. I felt warm after watching this movie - felt like being talked to.

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Brittany

Aug 13

Great movie!!! Totally worth it and Im so glad my nephew found out about it since it wasnt advertised!

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Chase

Aug 11

I didn’t finish it. My girlfriend and I left around 45 minutes into it. I can enjoy a good documentary but this wasn’t one. We’re both huge Eminem fans, but we couldn’t sit through the whole thing. I didn’t care about the super obsessive Em fanatics or their opinions on him.

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Synopsis

Released in 2000, Eminem's song "Stan" -- about an obsessive, unstable fan -- remains iconic. So iconic that the term stan was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2017. In the song, the titular character handwrites a series of emotional letters to Eminem, repeating the line: I'm just like you. That refrain serves as a guiding light for this unconventional and fully authorized feature, which follows a highly curated cast of real-life stans whose deep personal connections to Eminem mirror some of the themes found throughout his lyrics. More than just an exploration of fandom, the film examines the complicated relationship between one of the world's most private artists and his massive public persona. Through stylized recreations, rare archival footage, intimate interviews, and an exclusive original interview with Eminem himself, it offers a raw, loud, and revealing journey across his career -- and the passionate audience that has grown with him.

Director: Steven Leckart
Producer: Eminem, Paul Rosenberg, Stuart Parr, Antoine Fuqua, Tony DiSanto, David Schiff
Distributor: Trafalgar Releasing
Production Co: Shady Films, Hill District Media, DIGA Studios, MTV Entertainment Studios
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 7, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 26, 2025
Runtime: 1h 42m