Official movie poster for Stand by Me (1986), a drama adventure film

Stand by Me(1986)

"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."

7.8(6,725)1h 29m1986-08-08
DramaAdventure

Stand by Me Synopsis

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.

Stand by Me (1986) is a drama and adventure film directed by Rob Reiner, released on August 8, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O'Connell. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 6,725 ratings.

Director:
Rob Reiner
Writers:
Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans, Stephen King
Producers:
Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon, Andrew Scheinman
Cinematographer:
Thomas Del Ruth
Composer:
Jack Nitzsche
Production:
Act III Productions
Budget:
$8,000,000
Revenue:
$52,289,686
Status:
Released

Stand by Me (1986) Trailer

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Stand by Me Videos & Clips

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“I’m in the prime of my youth! And I’ll only be young once!”

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Gordie Stands Up To Ace

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Gordie Breaks Down

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Chris Confides In Gordie

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Stand by Me Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 6,725 ratings.

Joe

10/10

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 Denny too :) Beautiful music, acting and truth about growing up, as relevant today as it was in the 80s/50s :) <3

Reviewed on July 27, 2017

BornKnight

8/10

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.

Reviewed on December 7, 2023

Filipe Manuel Neto

9/10

**A good film about the value of friendship and companionship.** This is one of those films that becomes adorable not only because of what it shows and tells us, but also because of the affective memories it awakens in us, or even because of the messages it brings and which it explains in its narrative. The value of friendships is a more than common theme in cinema, but perhaps this is one of the most paradigmatic…

Reviewed on March 12, 2024

r96sk

7/10

<em>'Stand by Me'</em> is undeniably an 80s flick - and a good one at that. The kid actors aren't actually all that great in terms of the performances that they give, though do have likeability and a beliveable friendship that make them worthy of watching across a road trip of sorts. Corey Feldman is the only youngster onscreen that I thought that I previously knew of, though I now see that Jerry O'Connell…

Reviewed on January 4, 2025

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Stand by Me – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Stand by Me online?

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Stand by Me (1986) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Plex, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Stand by Me?

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The main cast of Stand by Me (1986) includes Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell and Kiefer Sutherland. The film was directed by Rob Reiner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Stand by Me released?

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Stand by Me was released on August 8, 1986 and runs for 1h 29m.

Is Stand by Me worth watching?

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Stand by Me (1986) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 6,725 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Stand by Me?

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