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Review

Stand by Me 1986

Directed by Rob Reiner · 89 mins · 1,991 views

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Synopsis

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.

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Reviews (131)

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    Troy Wayne 8 月 23, 2026

    “I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?” Ain’t that the damn truth

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    Laura 8 月 23, 2026

    river phoenix is so sincere & gentle that i feel like he’s speaking directly to me when he tells gordie that he will protect his talent, support him, and fill the space of his dad. it’s like there’s a wall he’s always able to break through to provide a sense of comfort. he is a gift & i truly feel so loved and seen when i watch him

    11,227 20
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    cerys 8 月 23, 2026

    kind of like little women for boys if you really think about it

    6,603 6
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    Jeff 8 月 23, 2026

    An R-rated film that every 10-year-old boy must see.

    6,527 43
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    mememily 8 月 23, 2026

    gah damn i was just expecting a couple a punks runnin through the woods not this heartfelt emotional journey

    14,815 7
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    anika 8 月 23, 2026

    the only 12 year old boys i will tolerate

    7,464 5
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    chloe 8 月 23, 2026

    they took his brothers hat :’(

    10,874 18
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    eely 8 月 23, 2026

    what if i cried on your shoulder…while we sat next to a dead body…haha just kidding…unless?

    13,038 5
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    hania 🧚🏼‍♀️ 8 月 23, 2026

    can you just IMAGINE the number of wattpad fictions there would have been around gordie and chris if this movie came out in our time?

    26,940 187
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    lauren 8 月 23, 2026

    i would die in a heartbeat for chris chambers

    9,960 12
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    elliebean 8 月 23, 2026

    when did you realise that you and your friends had played outside for the last time without even knowing it

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    Léo 8 月 23, 2026

    Um dos filmes mais lindos que eu já vi. A obra audiovisual apresenta 4 planos: Vern: O mais limitado intelectualmente e o que mais vira chacota; Teddy: Veio de uma família toda quebrada com um pai criminoso; Chris: Apesar de ser inteligente, o estigma de sua família o condena, ele é tratado como um criminoso; Goordie: Sofre da morte de seu irmão, porém sofre de um pai frio. Além de apresentar boas oportunidades de vida. Tal filme é muito mais…

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    seanayaa 8 月 23, 2026

    Hhhhh

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    not2befound 8 月 23, 2026

    من الأفلام اللي برجع أشوفها بكل فترة عمرية بحياتي، عالق بقلبي وبذاكرتي صعب أنساه

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    Anna Le Bon 8 月 23, 2026

    Acteurs masterclass, musique masterclass, paysages masterclass. Un classique.

    1
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    sofía🏹⭐️ 8 月 23, 2026

    si extrañar todo y no poder regresar fuera una película. después de terminarla entré a escuchar stand by me y luego se puso en aleatorio purple rain, mal timing…..it’s such a shame our friendship had to end HB sweet Río

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    duaa3 8 月 23, 2026

    And then they played stand by me.

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    shreeshaaa 8 月 23, 2026

    reallyyy loved their banter, the random questions during the bonfire scene, especially the friendship between chris and gordie. the last scene where they go their own ways and the monologue about passing friends was my favorite. and no, chris never died.

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    Sophia 8 月 23, 2026

    I’m sick to my stomach

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    °☆Beth🦋☆°♡🪩 8 月 23, 2026

    80s movies feel so much more warm and comforting compared to some of the millennial-beige movies coming out now

    2
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    Averyg🦦🦦 8 月 23, 2026

    the pain of trying to watch a movie and your friends won’t be quiet and pay attention 😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪

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    habiris 8 月 23, 2026

    Nostalgia of never happened things Or things I’d like to be true but not

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    brisesoleil 8 月 23, 2026

    Made me cry at the end ☹️

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    rafasikma 8 月 23, 2026

    it really is okay to be weird and different

    1
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    cherieero 8 月 23, 2026

    You know what, he’s right. I did never have friends like I did when I was twelve, ever again in my life

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    nuy 8 月 23, 2026

    Awal film ni anak badung2 bgt

    1
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    Briyah 8 月 23, 2026

    A teacher put this on in class one day and I never got to see the end of it back then. Honestly for the best, I don’t think 14 year old me would’ve been emotionally prepared.

    2
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    Charly 8 月 23, 2026

    très sympathique c’est chill mais je m’attendais à un peu mieux

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    cottonmouthgogo 8 月 23, 2026

    I love chris

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    shaquille_oatmeal 8 月 23, 2026

    Happy birthday river!! (He would have been 56 today)😪

    1
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    Max 8 月 23, 2026

    baru nonton setengah, tp gw yakin ni bakal bgs!

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    Sacinti 8 月 23, 2026

    Jesus, does anyone?…

    1
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    T0mmy_759 8 月 23, 2026

    Got a feeling that if wattpad existed in those days there would be some weird fanfics about these boys

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    alicja 8 月 23, 2026

    beautiful

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    🍀 8 月 23, 2026

    I’m in the prime of my youth, and l’ll only be young once. Yeah, but you’re gonna be stupid for the rest of your life. that feeling of I’ll never be this age, with these people, in this exact moment again.

    1
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    Bhaviiishyaaa 8 月 23, 2026

    “never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?”

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    alicia 8 月 23, 2026

    não sei nem o que expressar, só assistam

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    pumpkyyynpie 8 月 23, 2026

    “This is my age. Im in the prime of my youth” .This sentence makes me feel terrible. (I watched this during my late teens.) Bye my 19 👋🏻👋🏻

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    zirtuh 8 月 23, 2026

    deep

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    Mytrux 8 月 23, 2026

    23/08/2026 · 🇺🇸 Legendado “Nunca mais tive amigos como os que tinha quando tinha 12 anos. Meu Deus, alguém teve?” Talvez o mais bonito em Stand by Me seja que a aventura nunca foi realmente sobre encontrar um corpo. Era sobre quatro amigos tentando aproveitar os últimos momentos de uma infância que eles ainda nem percebiam que estava acabando. Gostei muito de como os relacionamentos entre eles parecem tão naturais. Eles brigam, zoam uns aos outros, têm medo, se protegem…

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    nixsheesh 8 月 23, 2026

    ganda ng soundtrack and is very adventurous

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    feral 8 月 23, 2026

    excellent child acting :’)

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    ellvwve 8 月 23, 2026

    worsen my fear of time passing

    1
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    lexibeaulieu 8 月 23, 2026

    yesterday marked 40 years of stand by me and river’s birthday is today ♡ what a beautiful film, and what a beautiful legacy he left behind. happy birthday, sweet angel. we miss you. thank you for everything👼🏼

    9
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    anna 8 月 23, 2026

    letteralmente il mio film stop

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    KnKtwo 8 月 23, 2026

    Coming-out-of-age, summer nostalgia in it’s purest form.

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    Wyatt2007 8 月 23, 2026

    Want to see a dead body?

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    loukaremuzat 8 月 23, 2026

    🫂

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    Disal Thenuka 8 月 23, 2026

    “This is my age I’m in the prime of my youth and I’ll only be young once.”

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    joshchiche 8 月 23, 2026

    Eh gnehe ..geh eh eh.. he just Black guys 👈😬 Effrayant les problèmes desetats uniens de cette époque très peu envie et content que ça ai évolué et put somme respect on le petit qui se fait harceler

    1
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    nicole 8 月 23, 2026

    “IM IN THE PRIME OF MY YOUTH AND I’LL ONLY BE THIS YOUNG ONCE” soooooo wholesome i loved it

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    Ismail_okonma 8 月 23, 2026

    just stand now

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    Jasper 8 月 23, 2026

    I wish I saw this as a kid, such a special experience. But even as an adult, this is a very important film. ‘You can do anything’

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    Dipta Das 8 月 23, 2026

    if my ass was missing for 48 hours my parents would’ve smacked the shit out of me.

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    Matt 8 月 23, 2026

    Too many beautiful things in this movie to talk about.

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    poot lovato 8 月 23, 2026

    hey siri play lost boys by phoebe bridgers

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    cursive_ermine6 8 月 23, 2026

    I loved this movie 100% would recommend

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    RineRine 8 月 23, 2026

    J’étais persuadée que l’un d’entre eux allait mourir! Ça fait des années que j’esquive le film par peur de la tristesse

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    ‮عفان ⋆‬ 8 月 23, 2026

    “EVERYBODY’S WEIRD.”

    1
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    Hahahafz 8 月 23, 2026

    sedih bet sih men, satu geng kasian semua. tapi gw masih kesel tai, topi nya diambil+ga dikembaliin WOIIII

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    Mimi 8 月 23, 2026

    Happy birthday River Phoenix!

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    paig_e 8 月 23, 2026

    how could anyone dislike this movie

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    miso 8 月 23, 2026

    chris chambers, you are one hell of a kid

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    tomtomateau 8 月 23, 2026

    Je suis ravi d’avoir pu découvrir un si bon film sur un sujet aussi touchant

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    meryy_☆ 8 月 23, 2026

    -No man seriously am I weird? -Yeah but so what? Everybody is weird “I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?” El final me ha dejado un sabor agridulce, pero que bonita es por favor

    2
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    abasvri 8 月 23, 2026

    i would love to experience this kind of adventure

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    drnazstardust 8 月 23, 2026

    Ağlaya ağlaya logluyorum çok hoş çok tatlı çok bittersweetti günlerdir aradığım o hissi veren film buymuş işte

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    ZEZO 8 月 23, 2026

    فلم خفيف وبسيط واجواءه حلوه كلشي واحداثه ما تمل منها. طريقة السرد حلوه والاخراج رهيب وايضا التصوير جان كلش حلو والتمثيل رهيب اذا تحب الافلام الهادئه ف هذا فلم يناسبك شكرا حمزه على الفلم..

    1
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    morguekitty69 8 月 23, 2026

    Mi bebes😢

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    Ava 8 月 23, 2026

    40 years later…

    1
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    neev007 8 月 23, 2026

    Couldn’t relate to the humour so well but the emotional part of the story was bang on. Quite a nice nostalgic film. The end is bang on 🙁

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    TheQueenE 8 月 23, 2026

    Before Mike and Will, there was Gordie and Chris. Shows the importance of childhood friendships and the emotional bonds that define us. A movie I’m glad my parents made me watch when I was younger. Funny and heartfelt- I love it.

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    agnes 8 月 23, 2026

    reminded me of my childhood friends and i when we were 7 and used to go on bike adventures everyday, for a child so small we really thought we had it all. time is a thief and having to grow up, forced to come out of the cozy shell that is childhood, is a pain of its own

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    matchakitkat 8 月 23, 2026

    i luvvvvvvvvvvv this movie oh godddd. im giggling and shit when its chris and gordon together akshajshajsh omg i jst love this friendship

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    espeneira 8 月 23, 2026

    Nydelig coming of age film. Visste på forhånd at jeg ville like denne.

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    lutfiyetunc 8 月 23, 2026

    happy birthday RiverP

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    rellbrinoski 8 月 23, 2026

    Everybody needs a Chris in their lives

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    Schaafy 8 月 23, 2026

    At some point several years ago I made my last rebellious journey with my buddies and without my parents approval… Jesus, doesn’t everyone?

    2
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    maëlle🕷️ 8 月 23, 2026

    sheldon lee copper wtf are you doing here

    4
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    erdieboi 8 月 23, 2026

    i should probably start walking now

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    takeme63 8 月 23, 2026

    總是會想到oasis的stand by me, nobody knows the way it’s gonna be. 有一種青少年公路片ㄉ感覺,偶好喜歡。再次看到在螢幕前面的鳳凰河,只覺得每一秒都好幸福。好希望我們能永遠留住幸福的事物。

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    arsasatriia 8 月 23, 2026

    such simple and complicated emotions. gak pernah lepas di pikiran aing untuk selalu nginget dead poets society, walaupun berbeda tapi aing rasa feel yang dikasih menuju ke arah yang sama. bahkan sensasi bromancenya yang juga berhasil bikin geli geli gimana gitu. ditambah si gerombolan preman berkulit putih blonde yang bikin mikir, ini orang setingkat mafia dan penguasa segalanya kah??? aing berharap semuana bisa dijelasin semuanya disini tapi yang aing dapet cuma sensasi gelitiknya aja. disamping itu memang lagi lagi yang…

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    pin_kman 8 月 23, 2026

    Quando ci siamo dimenticati che non serve una trama super elaborata per fare un gran film? Mi ha riportato nei panni di un undicenne ma rispecchiando le emozioni dei miei 26

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    catarinadsd 8 月 23, 2026

    “It’s a great story Gordie, I just didn’t like the ending”

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    astrolord_364 8 月 23, 2026

    Stand by me is such a precious film to me. It’s like a reminder of where I am now and a reminder to not forget yesterday. I see myself, with the friends who I have now, friends worth having, worth loving. I’m grateful, because there was a time when the friends I had wouldn’t do the same as what I would for them, and it’s better to realise the worth of who your with before it hurts too much.

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    ricadenisse 8 月 23, 2026

    River Phoenix 😭

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    Jal3n 8 月 23, 2026

    another one for river 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂

    1
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    _danibean 8 月 23, 2026

    poot twist has me on a chokehold. it’s a classic FOR SURE.

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    Ash_Collei 8 月 23, 2026

    The moment gordie said that chris eventually became a lawyer, I INSTANTLY KNOW THAT THE LAWYER THAT GOT KILL IN THE NEWSPAPER REPORT WAS CHRIS TANGINA

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    Andrew Bruhl 8 月 23, 2026

    it’s just so good

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    peliksaja 8 月 23, 2026

    I knew this was gonna be perfect within the first 20 minutes.

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    pi 8 月 23, 2026

    my fav movie of all time

    1
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    Han 8 月 23, 2026

    I get it now Mom

    1
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    MovieswithRanja 8 月 23, 2026

    German sync was sadly very bad but still enjoyed it. Music was strong and I loved seeing their journey visually and emotionally. Still to me also nothing to special. Would consider watching again in English tho 🙂

    1
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    wow

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    mathildesth 8 月 23, 2026

    when did you realise that you and your friends had played outside for the last time without even knowing it.

    1
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    Jay 8 月 23, 2026

    This was equivalent to a warm hug

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    breadmilkfan 8 月 23, 2026

    do you think i’m weird? yeah, but so what? everybody’s weird. I just wish that I could go someplace where nobody knows me. This is my age! I’m in the prime of my youth, and I’ll only be young once! I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone? OH OKAY FUCK #HAPPYSUNDAY

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    George Eranji 8 月 23, 2026

    this may be the best movie of all time.

    5
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    madeleine ross 8 月 23, 2026

    yep this one got me

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    rhi 8 月 23, 2026

    this movie was so boss, sincerely!

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    Chantal 8 月 23, 2026

    “I never had friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?”

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    bernard 8 月 23, 2026

    everyone needs a friend like chris nobody needs a friend like teddy

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    tenoch4cool 8 月 23, 2026

    La debo volver a verr Muy clásica Quiero ser uno de ellos

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    J 8 月 22, 2026

    Telling your best friend you wish you could be their dad so you could be the ultimate protector of their dreams and well being is pretty fucked up in my book

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    Boomax 8 月 22, 2026

    I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone? childhood nostalgia really hit me hard

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    Sini K 8 月 22, 2026

    cute

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    Jem Solley 8 月 22, 2026

    40th Anniversary and it’s River’s birthday tomorrow. This just took my number 3 spot, sincerely! I just love this film so much

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    Dayyan Malik 8 月 22, 2026

    this is where my comfort lies

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    Jess 8 月 22, 2026

    … Will forever be my favourite movie.

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    Jared 8 月 22, 2026

    So awesome, the ending was cray cray

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    hannah.geise 8 月 22, 2026

    kids these days would never

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    Zoe Schmit 8 月 22, 2026

    And it was the most beautiful thought evoking film ever Rip lardass you would have loved mukbangs 🥧

    1
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    anna maurya 8 月 22, 2026

    I’m not sure if there were any other kids who could have embodied these roles so well.

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    L 8 月 22, 2026

    happy 40th anniversary guys

    3
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    L0iterboii_21 8 月 20, 2026

    This is officialy the last movie i watch as an 11 year old. I basically turn 12 in 4 minutes the movie reminds me of my friend group before our split up, just pure nostalgia.

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    Laura ౨ৎ 8 月 20, 2026

    I don’t shut up, I grow up and when I look at you I throw up! Happy heavenly birthday river 🥹💗🪽

    1
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    Selma Vestby 8 月 20, 2026

    this was very funny! rob reiner must’ve been sad and nostalgic as hell while writing this

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    Andrew Gaudion 8 月 20, 2026

    I wrote about this perfect film’s enduring legacy and my changing relationship with it for Metro. Check it out here: https://metro.co.uk/2026/08/22/stand-remains-a-one-of-a-kind-stephen-king-adaptation-29415351/

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    nathalia 8 月 18, 2026

    the older I get the more emotional I get over this movie

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    carsalesss 8 月 18, 2026

    Still five

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    NinaDiscamps 8 月 16, 2026

    Isn’t it refreshing to see somewhat positive and supportive male friendships!!

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    milimooo 8 月 9, 2026

    so cute.kinda sad. still cute.

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    Poppy 8 月 1, 2026

    I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when i was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?

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    elisemarriere 7 月 31, 2026

    J’aurai aimé qu’il y ai des films comme ça à propos de femmes

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    _w_ann 6 月 19, 2026

    In love

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    anna 5 月 31, 2026

    I never had friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus ,does anyone?

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    lyssa 𝜗𝜚 3 月 14, 2026

    When I was 7, I used to go outside all the time. Ride my bike alongside the kids in the neighborhood until Maghrib when our parents would call and tell us to go home. I remember my friend at the time, “Nia” was her name. Or maybe it was “Kania”, “Kanya”, or something like that I’m not sure. She would come over to my place and spend the entire afternoon there. We would watch TV or play Barbie, annoy my…

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    sjsjsjsjwjaajj 6 月 2, 2025

    i wish i had friends like this when i was 12

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    anna 6 月 1, 2024

    My childhood,my everything YES

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    Nathaliejpeg 2 月 24, 2020

    as a junior high school student who struggled with issues surrounding friendship, stand by me holds a special place in my heart. the film reminded me of how complicated friendships can be, especially when you’re young and still learning how to understand yourself and the people around you. watching the characters grow closer, face their fears, and realize that childhood friendships do not always last forever felt incredibly familiar. it made me nostalgic for a time when friendships felt so…

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W Wil Wheaton Gordie Lachance
R River Phoenix Chris Chambers
C Corey Feldman Teddy Duchamp
J Jerry O'Connell Vern Tessio
K Kiefer Sutherland Ace Merrill
C Casey Siemaszko Billy Tessio
G Gary Riley Charlie Hogan
B Bradley Gregg Eyeball Chambers
J Jason Oliver Vince Desjardins
M Marshall Bell Mr. Lachance
F Frances Lee McCain Mrs. Lachance
B Bruce Kirby Mr. Quidacioluo
W William Bronder Milo Pressman
S Scott Beach Mayor Grundy
R Richard Dreyfuss The Writer
J John Cusack Denny Lachance
M Madeleine Swift Waitress
G Geanette Bobst Mayor's Wife
A Art Burke Principal Wiggins
M Matt Williams Bob Cormier
Director Rob Reiner
Writer Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans
Producer Andrew Scheinman, Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans
Editor Robert Leighton
Original Music Jack Nitzsche
Sound Lorna Anderson, Terry Lynn Allen, Robert Eber, Dan M. Rich, Wylie Stateman, Rick Ash, Gregg Rudloff, Lon Bender, Randy Kelley, Dan O'Connell, Alicia Stevenson, John T. Reitz, David E. Campbell
Special Effects Henry Millar, Richard L. Thompson
Stunts Harvey Keith, Rick Barker, Doc D. Charbonneau, Sherry Peterson, Rick Seaman, Monty L. Simons, Jerry Brutsche, Jack Carpenter, Brian R. Carson, Gary Cox
Casting Janet Hirshenson, Jane Jenkins, Michael Hirshenson
Synopsis
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.
Director
Rob Reiner
Writer
Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans
Studio
Act III Productions
Country
USA
Language
English
Year
1986
Runtime
89 mins

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