Standoff commonly refers to: Impasse, two sides negotiating an agreement are unable to reach an agreement and become deadlocked Stalemate, a situation in the game of chess where the player whose turn it is to move is not in check but has no legal move Mexican standoff, a confrontation amongst three or more parties in which neither party can proceed nor retreat without being exposed to danger Police standoff, where the building with criminals is surrounded by police Standoff or stand-off may also refer to: Media production Standoff (TV series), a 2006–2007 Fox Broadcasting television series Stand Off, a 2012 film written and directed by Terry George (known as Whole Lotta Sole in Europe) American Standoff, a 2002 American documentary about a strike Standoff (film), a 2016 film Standoff (Homeland), an episode of the television series Homeland Weaponry Standoff missile, a type of missile or bomb released at a safe distance from the target which travels autonomously to the target AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon, the product of a joint venture between the United States Navy and Air Force Standoff Land Attack Missile Sports Stand-off (rugby league), an English alternative name for five-eighth, one of the rugby league positions Stand-off, an alternative name for fly-half, one of the rugby union positions Other uses Standoff (separator), used in mechanics and electronics to separate two parts from one another Standoff distance, a certain safe distance from a hazard or objective (live bomb, fire, artillery aimpoint, etc.), defined by a standard operating procedure Stand Off, Alberta, Canada, unincorporated community Standoff (draw) Standoff (video game), a video game formerly known as Active Shooter Shootout, a fight between armed combatants using firearms