Gordie, Chris, Teddy and Vern are four friends who decide to hike to find the corpse of Ray Brower, a local teenager, who was hit by a train while plucking blueberries in the wild.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 11 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
Reiner seems lost in his own cinematic wilderness -- button-down careful, almost afraid to move
– Pat Graham,
Chicago Reader,
28 Mar 2011
rotten:
Stand by Me is a film of honorable ambitions severely compromised by a creeping show-biz phoniness.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jun 2013
fresh:
It stands, sweet and strong, ribald, outrageous and funny, like its heroes themselves -- a bit gamy around the edges, perhaps, but pure and fine clear through. It's one of those treasures absolutely not to be missed.
– Sheila Benson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jun 2013
fresh:
Its perspective is that of a knowing adult, which is to say that though the film is frequently affectionate and funny, it contains a drop too much condescension to be entirely successful.
– Jay Boyar,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jun 2013
fresh:
Stand by Me is a small, quiet film that walks tall and resonates long after.