Stand by Me
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Synopsis
After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four boys decide to go see the body. Gordie, Vern, Chris, and Teddy encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, but 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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Top Cast
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Wil Wheaton
Gordie Lachance
River Phoenix
Chris Chambers
Corey Feldman
Teddy Duchamp
Jerry O'Connell
Vern Tessio
Kiefer Sutherland
Ace Merrill
Casey Siemaszko
Billy Tessio
Gary Riley
Charlie Hogan
Bradley Gregg
Eyeball Chambers
Jason Oliver
Vince Desjardins
Marshall Bell
Mr. Lachance
Frances Lee McCain
Mrs. Lachance
Bruce Kirby
Mr. Quidacioluo
William Bronder
Milo Pressman
Scott Beach
Mayor Grundy
Richard Dreyfuss
The Writer
John Cusack
Denny Lachance
Madeleine Swift
Waitress
Geanette Bobst
Mayor's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 16, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$52.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.54x
+$44.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Screenplay & Story
- Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans
- Original Score
- Jack Nitzsche
- Original Title
- Stand by Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $52.3M
- Production Studios
- Act III Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Reiner
Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans, Stephen King
Jack Nitzsche
Thomas Del Ruth
Robert Leighton
Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon, Andrew Scheinman
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Nitzsche
Original Music Composer
Raynold Gideon
Screenplay
Bruce A. Evans
Screenplay
Rob Reiner
Director
Thomas Del Ruth
Director of Photography
Bruce A. Evans
Producer
Raynold Gideon
Producer
Andrew Scheinman
Producer
J. Dennis Washington
Production Design
Robert Leighton
Editor
Rick Barker
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Language May Offend
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stand by Me
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stand by Me about?
After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four boys decide to go see the body. Gordie, Vern, Chris, and Teddy encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, but 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.
Who directed Stand by Me?
Stand by Me was directed by Rob Reiner.
Who stars in Stand by Me?
The principal cast of Stand by Me includes Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland.
When was Stand by Me released and how long is it?
Stand by Me was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Stand by Me?
Stand by Me had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $52.3M at the worldwide box office (6.54 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Stand by Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stand by Me was composed by Jack Nitzsche.
Is Stand by Me based on a book or true story?
Stand by Me is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen King".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stand by Me?
Stand by Me holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).