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Stand by Me

Stand by Me

Aug 8, 1986
89 min
CrimeDrama
7.8/ 10
6,203 votes

Overview

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.

Ratings & Reviews

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TMDB
7.8/10
6,203 votes
IMDB
8.1/10
473,631 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
M
75/100
Metascore

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Performance & Recognition

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Box Office & Budget

Budget$8,000,000Production cost
Box Office$52,300,000Worldwide gross
Profit$44,300,000Profitable
ROI
+553.8%Return on investment
US Box Office$52,287,414Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 12 nominations total

Details

Production information

"For some, it's the last real taste of innocence, and the first real taste of life."

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$8,000,000

Revenue

$52,300,000

Production Companies

Columbia PicturesAct III Productions

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