Stand by Me

Classic 🎂 40 years 4.2/5 1986 · Directed by Rob Reiner · Starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland · Drama, Adventure · 85 min

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.

🎂 This film turns 40 in 2026.

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