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."

Stand by Me (1986) poster

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.

Director: Rob Reiner
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jack Nitzsche
Cinematography: Thomas Del Ruth
Editing: Robert Leighton
Production: Columbia Pictures, Act III Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $52M
Original Language: en

Themes

Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

friendship, based on novel or book, leech, bullying, road trip, oregon, usa, coming of age, railroad track, story within the story, flipping coin, campfire story, pie eating, told in flashback, kids, 1950s

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed Stand by Me?
Stand by Me was directed by Rob Reiner.
Who stars in Stand by Me?
Stand by Me stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland, Casey Siemaszko.
How long is Stand by Me?
Stand by Me has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Stand by Me?
Stand by Me is a Crime, Drama film.
What is the Filmori rating for Stand by Me?
Stand by Me has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of Stand by Me?
Stand by Me had a budget of $8M.
How much did Stand by Me gross?
Stand by Me grossed $52M worldwide.
Where was Stand by Me produced?
Stand by Me was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Stand by Me?
The themes of Stand by Me include: Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.