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

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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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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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Rob Reiner (directing his first drama) captures the texture of adolescent friendship and draws superb, vital performances from his young cast.

Oct 6, 2023

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Alex F

A very moving piece. It portrays the reality of childhood friendships and ultimately how they turn out. Explores a range of emotions and is a definite classic.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/12/24

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Truman S

a little bit slow sometimes, but overall a warm and heartfelt movie with a strong pang of sadness.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/03/24

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Adrian G

Me gusta lo personal que es esta película y también lo cruda que es. Cada personaje es entrañable y los momentos que comparten son muy divertidos, y emotivos.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/26/24

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John C

What’s ironic about ‘Stand By Me’, even though I didn’t grow up during that era (I’m a child of the 80’s), the magic is it’s timeless relatability and charm. Most of us had childhood friends and went on adventures, even if it was just in our own neighborhood. These are caricatures of every pal or buddy we had growing up wherever and whenever it was. The music also set the tone so well. Those carefree days of summer, our best friends, scraping together a few bucks for snacks and going off on a crusade. Many people aren’t even aware that this is based on a Stephen King story (or The Shawshank Redemption), which to me speaks volumes about the kind of diverse author he is.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/24

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Midwest G

What more can you say about this movie? Absolute masterpiece.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/18/24

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Audience Member

Stand By Me is a cinematic masterpiece. The movie still holds up to today and the acting and storyline is super be. It's a shame River Phoenix died early a few years after this movie. The movie is very charming and captivating and doesn't get boring and is an emotional roller-coaster from start to finish.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/07/24

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Rob Reiner

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Wil Wheaton

Gordie Lachance

River Phoenix

Chris Chambers

Corey Feldman

Teddy Duchamp

Jerry O'Connell

Vern Tessio

Kiefer Sutherland

Ace Merrill

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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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