Stand by Me
"If I could only have one food to eat for the rest of my life?" "That's easy. Pez. Cherry flavor Pez. No question about it."
"If I could only have one food to eat for the rest of my life?" "That...
Crime, Drama
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1986
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After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four Oregon boys decide to go see the body. On the way, Gordie, Vern, Chris and Teddy encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, as 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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Rated:
R
Runtime:
89 min
Release date:
8 Aug 1986
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$8,000,000
Revenue:
$52,300,000
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 12 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Stand by Me is a small, quiet film that walks tall and resonates long after.
– Carrie Rickey,
Philadelphia Inquirer,
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:
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
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
rotten:
Reiner seems lost in his own cinematic wilderness -- button-down careful, almost afraid to move
– Pat Graham,
Chicago Reader,
28 Mar 2011