Stand by Me
""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.""
Originally released in 1986. Stand by Me is a crime/drama film. directed by Rob Reiner. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, and Corey Feldman
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 8, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (6,292 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$52.3M
6.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Wil Wheaton
as Gordie Lachance
River Phoenix
as Chris Chambers
Corey Feldman
as Teddy Duchamp
Jerry O'Connell
as Vern Tessio
Kiefer Sutherland
as Ace Merrill
Casey Siemaszko
as Billy Tessio
Gary Riley
as Charlie Hogan
Bradley Gregg
as Eyeball Chambers
Jason Oliver
as Vince Desjardins
Marshall Bell
as Mr. Lachance
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $52,300,000
Production Companies
- Act III Productions
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 fu...
Who directed Stand by Me?
Stand by Me was directed by Rob Reiner.
How long is Stand by Me?
Stand by Me has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Stand by Me released?
Stand by Me was released on August 8, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stand by Me?
The main cast of Stand by Me includes Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland.
Is Stand by Me worth watching?
Stand by Me has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 6,292 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.