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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."

  • Aug 8, 1986
  • 1h 29m
  • R

7.8/10

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6,828 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Stand by Me is a 1986 drama and adventure film directed by Rob Reiner. Its leading cast includes Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix and Corey Feldman. It runs for 1 hour 29 minutes.

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 29 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
7.8/10 from 6,828 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

40th Anniversary | Official 4K Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Wil Wheaton Gordie Lachance
  • River Phoenix Chris Chambers
  • Corey Feldman Teddy Duchamp
  • Jerry O'Connell Vern Tessio
  • Kiefer Sutherland Ace Merrill
  • Casey Siemaszko Billy Tessio
  • Gary Riley Charlie Hogan
  • Bradley Gregg Eyeball Chambers
  • Jason Oliver Vince Desjardins
  • Marshall Bell Mr. Lachance
  • Frances Lee McCain Mrs. Lachance
  • Bruce Kirby Mr. Quidacioluo
  • William Bronder Milo Pressman
  • Scott Beach Mayor Grundy
  • Richard Dreyfuss The Writer
  • John Cusack Denny Lachance
  • Madeleine Swift Waitress
  • Geanette Bobst Mayor's Wife

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