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Stand by Me

  • 19861986
  • RR
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
394K
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POPULARITY
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Stand by Me (1986)
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  • Adventure
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After the death of one of his friends, a writer recounts a childhood journey with his friends to find the body of a missing boy.After the death of one of his friends, a writer recounts a childhood journey with his friends to find the body of a missing boy.After the death of one of his friends, a writer recounts a childhood journey with his friends to find the body of a missing boy.

IMDb RATING
8.1/10
394K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
347
48
  • Director
    • Rob Reiner
  • Writers
    • Stephen King(novella "The Body")
    • Raynold Gideon(screenplay)
    • Bruce A. Evans(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Wil Wheaton
    • River Phoenix
    • Corey Feldman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rob Reiner
  • Writers
    • Stephen King(novella "The Body")
    • Raynold Gideon(screenplay)
    • Bruce A. Evans(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Wil Wheaton
    • River Phoenix
    • Corey Feldman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 772User reviews
    • 131Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #214
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 5 wins & 11 nominations total

    Videos6

    Stand By Me
    Trailer 1:15
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    '80s Movie Quiz With "Stranger Things" Star Gaten Matarazzo
    Clip 3:41
    '80s Movie Quiz With "Stranger Things" Star Gaten Matarazzo
    Kevin Smith & Wil Wheaton on Echoes of 'Stand by Me' in "Stranger Things"
    Video 3:04
    Kevin Smith & Wil Wheaton on Echoes of 'Stand by Me' in "Stranger Things"
    Dates in Movie & TV History: Sept. 4, 1959 - 'Stand by Me'
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    Dates in Movie & TV History: Sept. 4, 1959 - 'Stand by Me'

    Photos366

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    Kiefer Sutherland in Stand by Me (1986)
    John Cusack, Wil Wheaton, Marshall Bell, and Frances Lee McCain in Stand by Me (1986)
    River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Wil Wheaton, and Jerry O'Connell in Stand by Me (1986)
    River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Wil Wheaton, and Jerry O'Connell in Stand by Me (1986)
    River Phoenix and Corey Feldman in Stand by Me (1986)
    River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Wil Wheaton, and Jerry O'Connell in Stand by Me (1986)
    River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Wil Wheaton, and Jerry O'Connell in Stand by Me (1986)
    River Phoenix and Corey Feldman in Stand by Me (1986)
    River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Wil Wheaton, and Jerry O'Connell in Stand by Me (1986)
    Jerry O'Connell in Stand by Me (1986)
    River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Wil Wheaton, and Jerry O'Connell in Stand by Me (1986)

    Top cast

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    Wil Wheaton
    Wil Wheaton
    • Gordie Lachanceas Gordie Lachance
    River Phoenix
    River Phoenix
    • Chris Chambersas Chris Chambers
    Corey Feldman
    Corey Feldman
    • Teddy Duchampas Teddy Duchamp
    Jerry O'Connell
    Jerry O'Connell
    • Vern Tessioas Vern Tessio
    Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland
    • Ace Merrillas Ace Merrill
    Casey Siemaszko
    Casey Siemaszko
    • Billy Tessioas Billy Tessio
    Gary Riley
    Gary Riley
    • Charlie Hoganas Charlie Hogan
    Bradley Gregg
    Bradley Gregg
    • Eyeball Chambersas Eyeball Chambers
    Jason Oliver Lipsett
    Jason Oliver Lipsett
    • Vince Desjardinsas Vince Desjardins
    • (as Jason Oliver)
    Marshall Bell
    Marshall Bell
    • Mr. Lachanceas Mr. Lachance
    Frances Lee McCain
    Frances Lee McCain
    • Mrs. Lachanceas Mrs. Lachance
    Bruce Kirby
    Bruce Kirby
    • Mr. Quidacioluoas Mr. Quidacioluo
    William Bronder
    • Milo Pressmanas Milo Pressman
    Scott Beach
    Scott Beach
    • Mayor Grundyas Mayor Grundy
    Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss
    • The Writeras The Writer
    John Cusack
    John Cusack
    • Denny Lachanceas Denny Lachance
    Madeleine Swift
    • Waitressas Waitress
    Popeye
    • Chopperas Chopper
    • Director
      • Rob Reiner
    • Writers
      • Stephen King(novella "The Body")
      • Raynold Gideon(screenplay)
      • Bruce A. Evans(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    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. —garykmcd
    • friendship
    • childhood
    • coming of age film
    • coming of age
    • childhood friend
    • 285 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • For some, it's the last real taste of innocence, and the first real taste of life. But for everyone, it's the time that memories are made of.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      After director Rob Reiner screened the movie for Stephen King, he noticed that King was visibly shaking and wasn't speaking. He left the room and upon his return, told Reiner that the movie was the best adaptation of his work he had ever seen.
    • Goofs
      When Vern is first coming into the tree house and is coming through the trap door he is clearly heard saying "You guys are never gonna believe this...", but his mouth is saying the previous lines "Oh, man, oh, man".
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      The Writer: [typing on computer] I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?

    • Crazy credits
      In the edited-for-TV version, Lardass Hogan's name is shortened to Lard for obvious reasons. Yet even in the edited-for-TV version, the name "Lardass" is seen in the credits.

      The edited-for-TV version also contains a post-credits disclaimer: "WILLFUL DAMAGE TO MAILBOXES IS A FEDERAL CRIME".
    • Alternate versions
      In the edited for TV version, Lardass Hogan's name is shortened to Lard for obvious reasons. The editing is very obvious when the crowd starts chanting his name and the film looks and sounds very choppy as a result.
    • Connections
      Featured in Ben E. King: Stand by Me (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Stand By Me
      by Ben E. King (as B.E. King), Jerry Leiber (as J. Leiber), and Mike Stoller (as M. Stoller)

      Performed by Ben E. King

      All rights administered by Unichappell Music, Inc. and Trio Music

      Courtesy of the Atlantic Recording Corp.

      by arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews772

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    World Before WiFi...
    If you grew up in the world before WiFi, a higher fidelity world depending on your circumstances as a child, there's a good chance that a lot of your growing up was done outside, with a group of pals, mates, friends or chums - who all sought to share what they knew and discover together what they did not.

    There's no coming of age so to speak, as we continually discover as we get older, but whatever it is that we do become, we generally do it without the bonds and support that were so crucial during our formative days - and quite often end up aimlessly drifting, nostalgic for the past and the shared experience of growing up, with those we would have entrusted our lives, our souls, our hearts and our minds to - albeit with the occasional minor squabble thrown in for good measure.

    If I'm ringing some bells then this film is definitely for you.
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    FAQ12

    • What is "Stand By Me" about?
    • Is "Stand by Me" based on a book?
    • How did the four boys know where where the body was located?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 22, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Body
    • Filming locations
      • Eagle Mountain Ln, Burney, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Act III
      • Act III Communications
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $52,287,414
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $242,795
      • Aug 10, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $52,287,414
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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