Stans

Stans is a limited theatrical release documentary that explores the lives of self-proclaimed Eminem superfans. The film offers a heartfelt and surprisingly uplifting look at fandom, focusing on how Eminem has positively impacted the lives of his most devoted followers.

The documentary highlights their passion in a positive light whilst also discussing some of the negativity they've received. Some have Eminem tattoos, others dress like Eminem or travel around the world to see him perform but what unites them is the profound influence he's had on their lives. Many credit Eminem with helping them navigate personal struggles, using his music and story as a source of strength.

While Stans isn't primarily a documentary about Eminem himself, it does trace key moments in his career to show how different eras of his music shaped and inspired his fans. The film features interviews with Eminem, Dr. Dre industry colleagues and celebrity stans like Ed Sheeran which adds a fun and insightful touch.

As an Eminem fan, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the positive impact he's had on people from all walks of life especially considering how problematic some of his lyrics can be. The documentary is filled with nostalgic throwbacks and even a few singalong

Though it may not be the kind of film you'd expect or even need to see in a cinema, I'm glad I experienced it on the big screen as it's a touching tribute to the power of music and connection.

Just left the cinema - very good movie, there is a little bit of everything, nice summary of his career and impact and it's just very well leveled, I enjoyed it a lot. Just wish he'd shown the meeting with the Stans. I get why he didn't but vicariously I needed it man. Very interesting to watch the stories if his fans, a lot of it made me tear up.

Pretty much a pity party for eminem's fans. Just a bunch of misfits talking about their mental health issues, suicidal ideas and deug abuse, and how eminem helped them overcome or cope with it. Not really an eminem documentary, Not sure if that's how they promoted it but anyone would think thats what this is before watching it.

Was expecting a documentary about Eminem, but all i got were some stans talking about what it meant for them.. Snooze fest, but i got throuh it, waiting for something better to happen, that never did.

One dude said he didn't go to school for 3 months after Proof died? Like WTF, man? How can you parent let that happen?

What I loved most about Stan is that it never slipped into the trap of being a "look how great I am" documentary. Instead, it let the fans take center stage. The film's perspective was refreshingly from the outside looking in - ordinary people whose lives were touched, changed, or even defined by Eminem's music.

We got just enough of Em himself to feel his presence, but he never overshadowed the real focus: the fans and the culture that has grown around him. That balance made the film feel authentic, raw, and deeply human.

It could have been a self-indulgent victory lap, but instead, Stan is about connection, identity, and what it means when an artist becomes a voice for millions. Honest, emotional, and beautifully restrained - exactly what a documentary like this should be.