Stand by Me
– After the death of a friend, a writer recounts a boyhood journey to find the body of a missing boy...
After the death of a friend, a writer recounts a boyhood journey to find the body of a missing boy.
26 Nov 1986
English
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Rob Reiner
Stephen King (novel), Raynold Gideon (screenplay), Bruce A. Evans (screenplay)
Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell
It's the summer of 1959 in Castlerock, Oregon and four 12 year-old boys - Gordie, Chris, Teddy and Vern - are fast friends. After learning of the general location of the body of a local boy who has been missing for several days, they set off into woods to see it. Along the way, they learn about themselves, the meaning of friendship and the need to stand up for what is right.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 11 nominations.
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