Standout: The Ben Kjar Story (2026)

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Synopsis

The story of Ben Kjar, born with Crouzon Syndrome, a rare craniofacial disorder. From birth, doctors warned that his life would be dominated by limitations, bullying and harsh scrutiny. Despite that prognosis, Ben yearned for an ordinary life free from judgment and harassment. However, each experience of adversity, including relentless bullying and a series of painful surgeries, ignited a fire within him. Wrestling became his proving ground, a place where he learned to transform his facial difference into a source of power. Determined to succeed, he pushed himself relentlessly, breaking through physical, social, and even romantic barriers that once seemed insurmountable. But as unexpected challenges arose and ridicule resurfaced, Ben found himself at a defining crossroads: fade into the background of a “normal” life, or fully embrace his difference and boldly stand out.

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: January 23rd, 2026 (Limited) by Angel Studios
MPAA Rating: PG for thematic material and some language.
(Rating bulletin 2904 (cert #55699), 9/24/2025)
Running Time: 95 minutes
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Keywords: Docudrama, Biography, Autobiographical, Birth Defects, Wrestling, Bullies
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Angel Studios, Remember Films
Production Countries: United States

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Documentary Subject(s)

Ben Kjar    Himself

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Production and Technical Credits

Tanner Christensen    Director
Tanner Christensen    Screenwriter
Ben Kjar    Producer
T.C. Christensen    Producer
Jared Hess    Producer

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Synopsis

The story of Ben Kjar, born with Crouzon Syndrome, a rare craniofacial disorder. From birth, doctors warned that his life would be dominated by limitations, bullying and harsh scrutiny. Despite that prognosis, Ben yearned for an ordinary life free from judgment and harassment. However, each experience of adversity, including relentless bullying and a series of painful surgeries, ignited a fire within him. Wrestling became his proving ground, a place where he learned to transform his facial difference into a source of power. Determined to succeed, he pushed himself relentlessly, breaking through physical, social, and even romantic barriers that once seemed insurmountable. But as unexpected challenges arose and ridicule resurfaced, Ben found himself at a defining crossroads: fade into the background of a “normal” life, or fully embrace his difference and boldly stand out.

Metrics

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: January 23rd, 2026 (Limited) by Angel Studios
MPAA Rating: PG for thematic material and some language.
(Rating bulletin 2904 (cert #55699), 9/24/2025)
Running Time: 95 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Docudrama, Biography, Autobiographical, Birth Defects, Wrestling, Bullies
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Dramatization
Production/Financing Companies: Angel Studios, Remember Films
Production Countries: United States

Documentary Subject(s)

Ben Kjar    Himself

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Tanner Christensen    Director
Tanner Christensen    Screenwriter
Ben Kjar    Producer
T.C. Christensen    Producer
Jared Hess    Producer

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services at a cost. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.