Stand by Me (1986)
Stand by Me is a 1986 crime movie directed by Rob Reiner, with a running time of 1h 29m. It stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix and Corey Feldman.
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.
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What is Stand by Me 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.
When was Stand by Me released?
Stand by Me was released on 8 August 1986.
How long is Stand by Me?
Stand by Me runs 1h 29m.
Who made Stand by Me?
Stand by Me was directed by Rob Reiner.
Where can I watch Stand by Me?
Stand by Me is available on AMC, MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
Where to watch Stand by Me
Stream: AMC, MGM Plus, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, fuboTV
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Plex
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Wil Wheaton as Gordie Lachance
- River Phoenix as Chris Chambers
- Corey Feldman as Teddy Duchamp
- Jerry O'Connell as Vern Tessio
- Kiefer Sutherland as Ace Merrill
- Casey Siemaszko as Billy Tessio
- Gary Riley as Charlie Hogan
- Bradley Gregg as Eyeball Chambers
- Jason Oliver as Vince Desjardins
- Marshall Bell as Mr. Lachance
- Frances Lee McCain as Mrs. Lachance
- Bruce Kirby as Mr. Quidacioluo
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