Stand by Me
Stand by Me (1986) is a crime drama, directed by Rob Reiner. It stars Wil Wheaton and River Phoenix. It captures the growing pains of youth. The 89-minute film holds an audience score of 7.8/10.
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What Stand by Me Is About
Rob Reiner's 1986 film follows four friends who set out to find the body of a boy who went missing that summer. The journey follows the railway line. Each of them has a separate trouble at home. The film uses the errand as a pretext; the narrative is really about being twelve and about friendship having an end. It is adapted from a novella by Stephen King. Wil Wheaton and River Phoenix appear. The voiceover belongs to the adult narrator. Who it's for: those who like coming-of-age stories and eighties cinema. Who it's not for: viewers expecting adventure; the film is almost entirely talk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stand by Me about?
Rob Reiner's 1986 film follows four friends who set out to find the body of a boy who went missing that summer. The journey follows the railway line.
Where can I watch Stand by Me?
Stand by Me is available to watch on digital platforms such as YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Philo, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Stand by Me?
Stand by Me runs for 89 minutes (1h 29m).
When did Stand by Me come out?
Stand by Me was released in 1986.
Who directed Stand by Me?
Stand by Me was directed by Rob Reiner.
Who stars in Stand by Me?
Stand by Me stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell.
What is Stand by Me's rating?
Stand by Me holds 8.1/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 84 out of 100.
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