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Stand by Me

  • 8.1 /10

  • 5779

  • 92%

Plot

After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four Oregon boys decide to go see the body. On the way, Gordie, Vern, Chris and Teddy 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.

Cast

Wil Wheaton as Gordie Lachance
Wil Wheaton

as Gordie Lachance

River Phoenix as Chris Chambers
River Phoenix

as Chris Chambers

Corey Feldman as Teddy Duchamp
Corey Feldman

as Teddy Duchamp

Jerry O'Connell as Vern Tessio
Jerry O'Connell

as Vern Tessio

Kiefer Sutherland as Ace Merrill
Kiefer Sutherland

as Ace Merrill

Casey Siemaszko as Billy Tessio
Casey Siemaszko

as Billy Tessio

Gary Riley as Charlie Hogan
Gary Riley

as Charlie Hogan

Bradley Gregg as Eyeball Chambers
Bradley Gregg

as Eyeball Chambers

Jason Oliver as Vince Desjardins
Jason Oliver

as Vince Desjardins

Marshall Bell as Mr. Lachance
Marshall Bell

as Mr. Lachance

Movie Facts

Rated

  • R

Status

  • Released

Release Date

  • August 8, 1986

Production Companies

  • Columbia Pictures

  • Act III Productions

Production Countries

  • United States of America

Spoken Language

  • English

Budget

  • $8,000,000.00

Revenue

  • $52,300,000.00

Runtime

  • 1.48 hrs

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Reviews

My all-time favourite movie! Like Gordie, I was a shy, sensitive boy, who was (and am) a writer, and I've been told by so many people I have a talent for it. Also, I've had many friends like Chris, being tough on the outside, while sweet on the inside, and I've known people like Vern, Teddy and Denny too :) Beautiful music, acting and truth about growing up, as relevant today as it was in the 80s…

Ok everyone - this is a 80's kid about kids, but don't think it is like the others as it is a Stephen King adaptation. It isn't for kids - unless you want to traumatize them. Coming of age at a high price, what makes this a special one on that decade. A solid 8.2 out of 10.0 / A in my score.

**A good film about the value of friendship and companionship.** This is one of those films that becomes adorable not only because of what it shows and tells us, but also because of the affective memories it awakens in us, or even because of the messages it brings and which it explains in its narrative. The value of friendships is a more than common theme in cinema, but perhaps this is one of …