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A Balasaur Score of 81 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 8.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, Metacritic 75/100. Scores higher than 94% of the 1,359 1980s drama movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 29m. Streaming on Max.
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.
Ratings
IMDb8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic75/100
6,726 audience votes
Key crew
- Rob ReinerDirector
- Raynold GideonScreenplay
- Bruce A. EvansScreenplay
- Jack NitzscheOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Wil WheatonGordie Lachance
- River PhoenixChris Chambers
- Corey FeldmanTeddy Duchamp
- Jerry O'ConnellVern Tessio
- Kiefer SutherlandAce Merrill
- Casey SiemaszkoBilly Tessio
- Gary RileyCharlie Hogan
- Bradley GreggEyeball Chambers
- Jason OliverVince Desjardins
- Marshall BellMr. Lachance
- Frances Lee McCainMrs. Lachance
- Bruce KirbyMr. Quidacioluo
Stills
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Themes
friendshipbased on novel or bookleechdark comedybullyingroad triporegon, usacoming of agerailroad trackstory within the storyflipping coincampfire story
The Best Movies of 1986
Stand by Me is #7 of 60
