"For some, it's the last real taste of innocence, and the first real taste of life."
Stand by Me
R 1 hr 29 minAug 8th, 1986Crime, Drama

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Need to watch 'Stand by Me' in the comfort of your own home? Tracking down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Rob Reiner-directed movie via subscription can be challenging, so we here at Moviefone want to take the pressure off.

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Released August 8th, 1986, 'Stand by Me' stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 29 min, and received a user score of 79 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 5,599 top users.

Interested in knowing what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four Oregon boys decide to go see the body. On the way, Gordie, Vern, Chris and Teddy encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, as 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."

'Stand by Me' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Hulu, Apple iTunes, Vudu, Amazon Video, Microsoft Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and AMC on Demand .

'Stand by Me' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on August 22nd, 1986 - Buy Stand by Me Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting August 19th, 1997 - Buy Stand by Me DVD