Stand by Me
1986, English. Directed by Rob Reiner.
"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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Stand by Me
Stand by Me is streaming on Sony Pictures in India.
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Cast & crew
- Rob ReinerDirector
- Wil WheatonGordie Lachance
- River PhoenixChris Chambers
- Corey FeldmanTeddy Duchamp
- Jerry O'ConnellVern Tessio
- Kiefer SutherlandAce Merrill
- Casey SiemaszkoBilly Tessio
- Gary RileyCharlie Hogan
- Bradley GreggEyeball Chambers
- Jason OliverVince Desjardins
- Marshall BellMr. Lachance
- Frances Lee McCainMrs. Lachance
- Bruce KirbyMr. Quidacioluo
Details
- Released
- 8 August 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $52M
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What Stand by Me is based on
Stand by Me is based on The Body, a 1982 novel by Stephen King, published by Viking Press.
Novel · 1982
The Body
By Stephen King
Published by Viking Press
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Stand by Me: quick answers
Is Stand by Me worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 6,842 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Stand by Me?
Stand by Me runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Stand by Me have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Stand by Me. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Stand by Me parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Stand by Me is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Stand by Me on?
Stand by Me is streaming on Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Stand by Me?
If you liked Stand by Me, try The Cowboys, Nicholas Nickleby, Lost on a Mountain in Maine.
Who directed Stand by Me?
Stand by Me (1986) was directed by Rob Reiner and stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman.
What is Stand by Me based on?
Stand by Me is based on The Body, a 1982 novel by Stephen King, published by Viking Press.