Stand by Me

1986 · TMDB 7.8

Directed by Rob Reiner

After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four boys decide to go see the body. Gordie, Vern, Chris, and Teddy encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, but 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.

Wil Wheaton River Phoenix Corey Feldman Jerry O'Connell Kiefer Sutherland Casey Siemaszko Gary Riley Bradley Gregg Jason Oliver Marshall Bell Frances Lee McCain Bruce Kirby

Director · Rob Reiner Producer · Andrew Scheinman Producer · Bruce A. Evans Producer · Raynold Gideon Writer · Bruce A. Evans Writer · Raynold Gideon Cinematography · Thomas Del Ruth Composer · Jack Nitzsche Editor · Robert Leighton

Runtime: 89 min
Released: 1986-08-08
Studio: Act III Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
TMDB score: 7.8

Crime Drama

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Tim Laws

2025-08-23

Can you even imagine trying to sell this film today?! "It's about 4 kids walking to find a dead body and....then walking back again".