Stand by Me (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1986, Stand by Me is a drama and crime film directed by Rob Reiner, running about 89 minutes. “For some, it's the last real taste of innocence, and the first real taste of life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Stand by Me stars Wil Wheaton as Gordie Lachance, River Phoenix as Chris Chambers, Corey Feldman as Teddy Duchamp and Jerry O'Connell as Vern Tessio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Stand by Me has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $52.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Plex. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stand by Me page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stand by Me tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stand by Me (1986)?
- In US, Stand by Me is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stand by Me worth watching?
- Stand by Me holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Stand by Me?
- Stand by Me stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell and Kiefer Sutherland.
- When was Stand by Me released?
- Stand by Me was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.