Stand by Me (1986)

08/08/1986 (US) • 1h 29m

Crime, Drama

For some, it's the last real taste of innocence, and the first real taste of life.

Overview

After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four Oregon boys decide to go see the body. On the way, Gordie, Vern, Chris and Teddy encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, as 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.

Top Billed Cast

Wil Wheaton

Gordie Lachance

River Phoenix

Chris Chambers

Corey Feldman

Teddy Duchamp

Jerry O'Connell

Vern Tessio

Casey Siemaszko

Billy Tessio

Gary Riley

Charlie Hogan

Bradley Gregg

Eyeball Chambers

Jason Oliver

Vince Desjardins


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$8,000,000.00

Revenue

$52,300,000.00

Keywords

friendship

based on novel or book

leech

affectation

bullying

road trip

oregon, usa

coming of age

railroad track

story within the story

flipping coin

campfire story

pie eating

told in flashback

kids

1950s

boys

coin toss

familiar

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