Stand by Me (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Stand by Me is a 1986 adventure drama starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix and Corey Feldman. It is based on Different Seasons by Stephen King. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $53.5 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Based on
- Different Seasons by Stephen King
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stand by Me About?
The premise of Stand by Me without spoilers, adapted from Different Seasons by Stephen King. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1959, four young boys living in Maine decide to embark on an adventure to find the body of a missing boy. As they hike through the wilderness, they encounter obstacles that test their courage and strengthen their bonds. This coming-of-age story explores themes of friendship, loss, and the bittersweet experience of growing up. The journey becomes a poignant exploration of their individual struggles and the challenges of adolescence.
Stand by Me Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- coming of age
- friendship
- childhood friend
- treehouse
- child uses a gun
- reference to goofy
- boy
- dead body
- woods
- summer
- innocence
- walking on train tracks
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- summertime
- reference to pluto the dog
- decomposing body
- campfire
- on the road
- corpse
- nostalgia
- camping
- cigarette smoking
- younger version of character
- child with a gun
- peer pressure
- philosophical conversation
- narrated flashback
- nature
- belt
- 1950s
- reference to mickey mouse
- reference to donald duck
- based on novella
- oregon
- masculinity
- camaraderie
- teensploitation
- climbing over a fence
- boy wears underwear
- boy smokes a cigarette
- boy uses a gun
- boy wears eyeglasses
- barefoot boy
- clothesline
- beer bottle
- swearing
- pack of cigarettes
- twins
- labor day
- billiards
- child discovers a dead body
Stand by Me Cast
Wil Wheaton leads the cast, with River Phoenix and Corey Feldman.
Stand by Me Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Stand by Me 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
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IMDb 8.1 /10
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 8.4
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TMDB 79% User score
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Stand by Me Plot Summary
What happens in Stand by Me from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A man, portrayed by Richard Dreyfuss, finds himself in his car perusing a newspaper headline detailing a brutal stabbing at a fast food joint. Overcome by nostalgia, he recalls his childhood and the significant event when he first encountered death at the tender age of 12.
Full summary
The whole story of Stand by Me, scene by scene
Stand by Me Box Office
Stand by Me grossed $53.5 million worldwide. $52.3 million came from the US and Canada and $1.2 million (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$53.5M
- US & Canada
- $52.3M
- International
- $1.2M
Stand by Me Awards & Nominations
Stand by Me was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 7 nominations come from 4 ceremonies, the most at the Spirit Awards 1987.
7 nominations4 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 1987 3 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Rob Reiner
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Screenplay
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Golden Globes 1987 2 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Rob Reiner
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
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DGA Awards 1987 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Rob Reiner
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Oscars 1987 1 nomination- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium)
Stand by Me Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 1 trailer, 2 teasers and 6 clips.
- Teaser
- Teaser
- Clip Water Fight
- Clip Teddy Faces A Train
How Well Do You Know Stand by Me?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
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Cars in Stand by Me
21 cars on screen, including the 1949 Ford Custom and the 1955 Chevrolet Task-Force 3100.
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1955 Chevrolet Task-Force 3100 Minor role -
1960 GMC B-Model Minor role -
1967 Land-Rover 109'' Series IIa Station Wagon Minor role
Stand by Me Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “站在我这边” and “The Body”.
- Also known as
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- 站在我这边
- The Body
- Stand by Me - Ricordo di un'estate
- Stand by me - Compte sur moi
- Stand by me - viimeinen kesä
- Conta Comigo
- Залишись зі мною
- Залишся зі мною
- Venner for livet
- Állj ki mellettem!
- Stań przy Mnie
- Zostań przy Mnie
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- スタンド・バイ・ミー
- 站在我這邊
- Cuenta conmigo
- Mənimlə Qal
- Մնա ինձ մոտ
- Stand By Me - Das Geheimnis eines Sommers
- Stůj při mně
- Állj mellém!
- Останься со мной
- 伴我同行
- Benimle Kal
- Στάσου Πλάι Μου
- Sammenhold
- אני והחבר'ה
- 스탠 바이 미
- Compte sur moi
- Бъди до мен
- Prietenie
- Остани уз мене
- Ostani uz mene
- Likime kartu
- Ostani z menoj
- Stoj pri mne
- สแตนด์บายมี แด่เราและเพื่อน, დარჩი ჩემთან
- Compta amb mi
- Hãy Đứng Bên Tôi
- Seisa mu kõrval
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Movies Like Stand by Me
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Lost on a Mountain in Maine, Standing Up and The Kings of Summer.
Stand by Me FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of Stand by Me, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stand by Me?
Stand by Me runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Stand by Me released?
Stand by Me was released on August 22, 1986.
Who is in the cast of Stand by Me?
Stand by Me stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix and Corey Feldman, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Stand by Me make at the box office?
Stand by Me grossed $53.5 million worldwide ($52.3 million domestic, $1.2 million international).
How is Stand by Me rated?
Stand by Me has 8.1/10 on IMDb, 75 on Metacritic and 79% on TMDB.
Is Stand by Me based on a book?
Yes. Stand by Me is adapted from Different Seasons by Stephen King.
Was Stand by Me nominated for any awards?
Stand by Me received 7 nominations across 4 ceremonies.
Does Stand by Me have a post-credit scene?
No. Stand by Me has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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