DramaAdventure
Theatrical August 22, 1986
Stand by Me poster

Stand by Me (1986)

Stand by Me is a book-based movie adapted from "The Body" by Stephen King. This Drama/Adventure film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is August 22, 1986.

The Source Material

The Body

by Stephen King

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Overview

Four rambunctious young boys venture into the Maine woods in search of a boy from a nearby town who has disappeared. Gordie Lachance and his three friends set out on a quest to find the missing boy's body along the railroad tracks. The Body is set outside King…

About The Movie

Description

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.

Details

Title
Stand by Me
Original Title
Stand by Me
Original Language
EN
Genres
Drama, Adventure
US Theatrical
August 22, 1986 · Rated R
US Limited Theatrical
August 8, 1986 · Rated R