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Stand by Me

R19861h 29mRob Reiner
IMDb 8.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 75
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""If I could only have one food to eat for the rest of my life?" "That's easy. Pez. Cherry flavor Pez. No question about it.""

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.

DramaAdventure
FriendshipBased On Novel Or BookLeechDark ComedyBullyingRoad TripOregon, UsaComing Of AgeRailroad TrackStory Within The Story

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Frequently asked questions

What is Stand by Me (1986) about?

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.

Who stars in Stand by Me?

Stand by Me stars Wil Wheaton (Gordie Lachance), River Phoenix (Chris Chambers), Corey Feldman (Teddy Duchamp), Jerry O'Connell (Vern Tessio), Kiefer Sutherland (Ace Merrill). The film was directed by Rob Reiner.

How long is Stand by Me?

Stand by Me has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1986. It is rated R.

Is Stand by Me worth watching?

Stand by Me holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Drama, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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