Stand by Me

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Stand by Me

R

Released Aug 8, 1986

1h 29m

Comedy

Drama

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After learning that a stranger has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four Oregon boys decide to go see the body. On the way, Gordie Lachance (Wil Wheaton), Vern Tessio (Jerry O'Connell), Chris Chambers (River Phoenix) and Teddy Duchamp (Corey Feldman) encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, as they also learn more about one another and their very different home lives. Just a lark at first, the boys' adventure evolves into a defining event in their lives.

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Critics Consensus

Stand By Me is a wise, nostalgic movie with a weird streak that captures both Stephen King's voice and the trials of growing up.

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James Jackson

The Times (UK)

[The boys] petty bickering and self-revelations unfold convincingly and with great humour, bottling that uncertain moment in life between childhood and adolescence.

Apr 25, 2023

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Adam Nayman

The Ringer

It's among the light sprinkling of King tales that elide the supernatural entirely. But that doesn't mean it isn't morbid...

Sep 5, 2019

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Carrie Rickey

Philadelphia Inquirer

Stand by Me is a small, quiet film that walks tall and resonates long after.

Rated: 4/4

Jun 26, 2013

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Dan Webster

Spokesman-Review (Washington)

A fine dramatic departure for a director who made his reputation in comedy.

Jul 27, 2024

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

Stand By Me is a "coming of age" tale with moments of vulnerability that make it somewhat relatable while still keeping it unusual.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 11, 2023

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

It’s difficult to watch this film exactly as it is without reminiscing even a little bit about one’s own life as an adult, which I think speaks to Reiner’s approach in adapting the work.

Dec 8, 2023

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Jey D

Endlessly watchable, quotable and rewarding.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/05/25

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David G.

Literally the best film I’ve ever seen. I can not properly describe its greatness grandeur masterfulness magic and majesty in words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/03/25

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 29 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $46,700,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/02/25

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Torin F

STAND MY ME is a masterful 80s classic that celebrates the joys of childhood---friendship, discovery, adventure, self-realization---while also embracing the sorrows attendant with "coming of age" in a conflicted world. It's charming and deeply resonant, neither avoiding nor fixating on the challenging home lives that have shaped each boys' outlook and commitment to the necessity of their shared hero's journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/21/25

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Dani G

Nostalgic film about frienship that just doesn't gel old

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/03/25

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Tyler S

I don't know what it is about these 80s classics, but they are just so dang good bro. Such a fantastic film. A very simple concept that works really well on the screen. I think I also really like how real it is. Like at times it just felt like I was watching a vlog on YouTube. Amazing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/16/25

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Synopsis

After learning that a stranger has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four Oregon boys decide to go see the body. On the way, Gordie Lachance (Wil Wheaton), Vern Tessio (Jerry O'Connell), Chris Chambers (River Phoenix) and Teddy Duchamp (Corey Feldman) encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, as they also learn more about one another and their very different home lives. Just a lark at first, the boys' adventure evolves into a defining event in their lives.

Director: Rob Reiner
Producer: Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon, Andrew Scheinman
Screenwriter: Stephen King, Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures Corporation
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 8, 1986, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $46.7M
Runtime: 1h 29m

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