Stand by Me (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2024, Stand by Me is a drama film directed by Yin Ruoxin, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. The movie is based on the true story of the "Stray Brothers" and focuses on the group of "Children in Difficult Social Situations". The film tells the story of the wandering journey of a "petty thief" older brother and an "orphan" younger brother, and the warmth of their guardianship and redemption. Ma Liang (Wang Junkai), a boy who wanders alone, meets Xuan Xuan (Guan Zifeng), a child who has been forgotten by his family and has no one to take care of him. Similar destinies have brought the two lonely teenagers closer and closer, and in the midst of the wind and rain, they set up a small home together, embracing to keep each other warm and to protect each other. However, an accident breaks everything, a group of uninvited guests intruded into their lives, Ma Liang and Xuan Xuan's fate and what will happen ......
Who’s in it. Stand by Me stars Karry Wang as Ma Liang, Zixie Guan as Li Mingxuan, Deng Jiajia as Zhou Jiao and Chen Yongsheng as Big Mao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Stand by Me has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (2024)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stand by Me change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stand by Me worth watching?
- Stand by Me holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stand by Me?
- Stand by Me stars Karry Wang, Zixie Guan, Deng Jiajia, Chen Yongsheng and Pan Binlong.
- When was Stand by Me released?
- Stand by Me was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.