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."

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
Cast: Wil Wheaton , River Phoenix , Corey Feldman , Jerry O'Connell , Kiefer Sutherland , Casey Siemaszko , Gary Riley , Bradley Gregg , Jason Oliver , Marshall Bell

Genres: Crime , Drama

Release date: 1986-08-08

Rating: 7.843

Runtime: 89minutes

Budget: 8M

Revenue: 52M

Production Companies: Act III Productions

Reviews:

  • Marisol Curry
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Milana Vaughn
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Lauryn Wilkins
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Marisol Curry
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Athena Bradley
    Visually stunning but lacked a compelling storyline. The movie was more style than substance.
    Rating: 3