Stand by Me

"For some, it's the last real taste of innocence, and the first real taste of life."

Aug 22 1986 R 1h 29m
Adventure, Drama

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.

Plot

It's the summer of 1959 in Castlerock, Oregon and four 12 year-old boys - Gordie, Chris, Teddy and Vern - are fast friends. After learning of the general location of the body of a local boy who has been missing for several days, they set off into the woods to see it. Along the way, they learn about themselves, the meaning of friendship and the need to stand up for what is right.

Written by

Stephen King, Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans

Directed by

Rob Reiner

Cast

Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Act III Productions, Columbia Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 12 nominations total

Trailers
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Scores
# of Votes
460,318
Average Rating
8.1 out of 10
Metascore
75
Popularity
NA