Stand by Me (1986)

7.8/10 89 min Crime Drama

Overview

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.

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

Frances Lee McCain

Mrs. Lachance

Bruce Kirby

Mr. Quidacioluo

William Bronder

Milo Pressman

Scott Beach

Mayor Grundy

Richard Dreyfuss

The Writer

John Cusack

Denny Lachance

Matt Williams

Bob Cormier

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