Stand by Me (1986): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

Stand by Me features Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland, Casey Siemaszko. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1986-08-08. Runtime: 89 minutes. TMDB score: 7.8/10 (6,846 votes). Genres: Drama, Adventure. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Stand by Me?

Stand by Me is listed as Drama, Adventure on TMDB.

How long is Stand by Me?

Stand by Me runs about 89 minutes.

Who stars in Stand by Me?

Cast highlights include Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland, Casey Siemaszko.

Does Cinema Box stream Stand by Me?

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Where can I track Stand by Me?

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