Stand by Me Movie Review

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Story Overview of Stand by Me

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.

Stand by Me Rating and Reception

IMDb Rating: Not available

Stand by Me Details and Cast

Movie NameStand by Me
Original LanguageEn
Spoken LanguageEnglish
Release Date1986-08-08
Runtime89 minutes
CountryUnited States of America
GenresCrime, Drama
WriterN/A
DirectorRob Reiner
ProducerBruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon, Andrew Scheinman

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Stand by Me Star Cast

Wil Wheaton Gordie Lachance
River Phoenix Chris Chambers
Corey Feldman Teddy Duchamp
Jerry O'Connell Vern Tessio
Kiefer Sutherland Ace Merrill
Casey Siemaszko Billy Tessio
Gary Riley Charlie Hogan
Bradley Gregg Eyeball Chambers
Jason Oliver Vince Desjardins
Marshall Bell Mr. Lachance

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Our Review of Stand by Me

'Stand by Me' delivers a mixed crime experience, combining crime, drama. Released on 1986-08-08, this 89-minute film by Rob Reiner has notable moments but lacks consistency. With performances by Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, it’s worth a look for crime fans.

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