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Stand by Me

R
Movie
1986
1h 29m
English
Crime, 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.
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8.2
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Stand by Me (1986) on IMDb
CRITIC SCORE
84

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Wil Wheaton
Gordie Lachance
River Phoenix
Chris Chambers
Jerry OConnell
Vern Tessio
Corey Feldman
Teddy Duchamp
Casey Siemaszko
Billy Tessio
Gary Riley
Charlie Hogan
Bradley Gregg
Eyeball Chambers
Jason Oliver
Vince Desjardins
Marshall Bell
Mr. Lachance
Frances Lee McCain
Mrs. Lachance
Bruce Kirby
Mr. Quidacioluo
William Bronder
Milo Pressman
Scott Beach
Mayor Grundy
John Cusack
Denny Lachance
Popeye
Chopper
Geanette Bobst
Mayor's Wife
Art Burke
Principal Wiggins
Matt Williams
Bob Cormier
Andy Lindberg
Lardass Hogan
Dick Durock
Bill Travis
OB Babbs
Lardass Heckler #1
Charlie Owens
Lardass Heckler #2
Directed By: Rob Reiner
Written By: Stephen King (Novel), Bruce A. Evans (Screenplay), + 1 more

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b4rtowski says...
11 years ago
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"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anybody?”
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BenFranklin says...
13 years ago
Who doesn't love this movie!? Stephen King rocks!
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MajorMercyFlush says...
13 years ago
Stand by Me is, and always will be, a timeless coming of age film that is never diminished by subsequent viewings. It is a career high point for the four young leads and will forever stir sadness at the loss of River Pheonix at such a young age. Though set long before my time, these friends are my friends. We had the club house, we went looking for adventure, we laughed together and were there for each other when things were hard. True friendship makes a lasting impression and this film stirs those memories. Stand by Me is as poignant today as it was 25 years ago and is simply must see, or see again.
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Pongo1976 says...
6 years ago
Besides the acting of the child actors, which is very good and is a remarkable achievement, the movie is boring as hell and totally overrated.
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Featured User Reviews

anaisordxnez
CONTAINS SPOILERS10/10  6 years ago
Stand By Me is the most beautiful film ever. This is honestly an 80’s MASTERPIECE! I felt myself wanting to go back in time to hang out with my childhood friends.

What I really enjoyed about this film was how the tone of the film would change so smoothly and perfectly through comical, sentiment More
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ljeeta
7/10  one year ago
Oh my gosh I can’t lie the acting was shit, like it was so bad like the fake crying and shit like bro no. But the story line was cute, their friendship so adorable. I hate that they weren’t friends for long like I know that happens but they were just so fun together. Can I just say Chambers brot More
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BornKnight
3 months ago
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.
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Joe
6 years ago
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 Denn More
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