Stand by Me
Seen it?1986 | 89 min | Drama, Adventure
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans. If you loved Into the Wild, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$52 million worldwide on a $8 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.8 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rob Reiner
- 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