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Stand by Me

1986·Movie
1h 29min·R
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic768.4Rotten Tomatoes89%94%

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A , adventure movie: , .

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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"If I could only have one food to eat for the rest of my life?" "That's easy. Pez. Cherry flavor Pez. No question about it."

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.
Nostalgic Coming-of-AgeBittersweet FriendshipRural AdventureEmotional Character StudyReflective NostalgiaClassic American CinemaHeartfelt DramaLoss of InnocenceLiterary Adaptation

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Directed by:
Rob Reiner, Faye Brenner, Irby Smith
Written by:
Stephen King, Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon
Produced by:
Bruce A. Evans, Jane Jenkins, Raynold Gideon
Composed by:
Alicia Stevenson, Wylie Stateman, Randy Kelley

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Questions about Stand by Me

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Where can I stream Stand by Me?

NetflixfuboTVHBO MaxPhiloCinemax

In the United States, Stand by Me streams on Netflix, fuboTV, HBO Max, Philo, and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 60 other countries.

Is Stand by Me worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 76).

Is Stand by Me okay for kids?

RViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Stand by Me plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Stand by Me a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$52 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $52 million worldwide, 6.5 times its budget.

What tropes does Stand by Me use?

Road Trip PlotDramatic Gun CockMost Writers Are WritersI'll Kill You!You Should Have Died InsteadShout-OutSadist TeacherDreaming of Things to ComeRunning GagTeam DadBig Brother InstinctBoring Return Journeyand 102 more

TV Tropes lists 114 tropes for it, including Road Trip Plot, Dramatic Gun Cock, and Most Writers Are Writers.