Stand by Me(1986)
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Overview
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
Studio
Act III Productions
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$52M
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
Frances Lee McCain
as Mrs. Lachance
Bruce Kirby
as Mr. Quidacioluo
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1986
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$52M
Production Companies
Act III Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stand by Me?▼
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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 and released in 1986. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is Stand by Me?▼
Stand by Me has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in Stand by Me?▼
The cast of Stand by Me includes 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 and more.
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