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Stand by Me (1986)
Director: Rob Reiner
Cast: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell
Runtime89 min
Rating15
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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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Stand by Me (1986) is a critically acclaimed coming-of-age drama directed by Rob Reiner. The film has received widespread praise from critics for its poignant portrayal of childhood and the bonds of friendship. It holds an impressive 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 8.1/10 on IMDb, indicating strong audience reception as well.
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Stand by Me, the 1986 coming-of-age drama directed by Rob Reiner, offers a poignant and nostalgic exploration of friendship, loss, and the bittersweet nature of growing up, featuring standout performances from a young cast including River Phoenix and Wil Wheaton.
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Stand by Me is a 1986 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Rob Reiner. Based on Stephen King's 1982 novella The Body, the film is set in the fictional town of Castle Rock in 1959. Stand by Me stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O'Connell as four boys who set out on a journey to find the dead body of a missing boy. The film's title is derived from the 1961 song of the same name by Ben E. King, which plays during the film's closing credits.
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