STAND BY ME (1986)

The trailer for 1986’s STAND BY ME. Directed by Rob Reiner, written by Raynold Gideon and Bruce A. Evans, from the novella “The Body” by Stephen King. The film stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, Richard Dreyfuss, Kiefer Sutherland, Casey Siemaszko, Bradley Gregg, Gary Riley, and Marshall Bell.

The plot summary is as follows:

It's the summer of 1959 in Castle Eock, Oregon and four 12 year-old boys—Gordie, Chris, Teddy and Vern—are fast friends. After learning of the general location of the body of a local boy who has been missing for several days, they set off into the woods to see it. Along the way, they learn about themselves, the meaning of friendship, and the need to stand up for what is right.

STAND BY ME is currently streaming on AMC+ and is available for rent/purchase on most digital platforms.