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Stand By Me
2024·Movie
·2h 7min·
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Adrenaline5
- Fast Pace5
- Tension4
Heart
Deeply moving and wholesome
Much of it is about growing up and family.
- Coming of Age10
- Family Dynamics10
- Pathos9
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay3
- Dark Humor3
- Situational Comedy2
World
Growing up, family, and everyday modern life
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability7
Craft
Standout characters and performances
- Character Depth9
- Acting8
- Direction7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition7
- Editing6
All energy traits
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Tension4Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
Heart
HighDeeply moving and wholesome
Much of it is about growing up and family.
Emotionally, it's deeply moving, wholesome, and melancholic. Much of it is about growing up and family.
All heart traits
- Coming of Age10Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics10Relationships and generational ties.
- Pathos9Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Wholesome8Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Romance6Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Related traits
- Character Depth9Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
Humor
LowA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Related traits
- Wholesome8Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumGrowing up, family, and everyday modern life
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around growing up, family, and everyday modern life. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Biographical9Lives of notable figures.
- Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
- Class & Capitalism7Wealth, power, and inequality.
Craft
HighStandout characters and performances
The characters and performances stand out.
All craft traits
- Character Depth9Rich, complex characterization.
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
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About
Go home together.
The movie is based on the true story of the "Stray Brothers" and focuses on the group of "Children in Difficult Social Situations". The film tells the story of the wandering journey of a "petty thief" older brother and an "orphan" younger brother, and the warmth of their guardianship and redemption. Ma Liang (Wang Junkai), a boy who wanders alone, meets Xuan Xuan (Guan Zifeng), a child who has been forgotten by his family and has no one to take care of him. Similar destinies have brought the two lonely teenagers closer and closer, and in the midst of the wind and rain, they set up a small home together, embracing to keep each other warm and to protect each other. However, an accident breaks everything, a group of uninvited guests intruded into their lives, Ma Liang and Xuan Xuan's fate and what will happen ......
Orphaned ChildrenGuardianship & RedemptionTrue Story AdaptationSocial CommentaryFamily DynamicsComing-of-AgeBrotherhoodContemporary ChinaEmotional Drama
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Questions about Stand By Me
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Stand By Me worth watching?
64
DecentGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Stand By Me?
2 h 7 min
Stand By Me runs 2 h 7 min.
Is Stand By Me based on a true story?
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
Do critics and audiences agree on Stand By Me?
Critics100
Audiences74
Not quite. Critics rate Stand By Me higher (100) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is Stand By Me in?
Chinese
It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.
What tropes does Stand By Me use?
Railroad to HorizonAdaptation DeviationPractically Different GenerationsYou Should Have Died InsteadBittersweet EndingRelative RidiculeFree-Range ChildrenFour-Temperament EnsembleDysfunction JunctionDeadpan SnarkerRailroad Tracks of DoomDramatic Gun Cockand 100 more
TV Tropes lists 112 storytelling tropes for Stand By Me, including Railroad to Horizon, Adaptation Deviation, Practically Different Generations.