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Trailer for Stephen King's Best Picture - Stand by Me
"Stand by Me" is an adventure and comedy film released in 1986, based on the short story "The Body" by Stephen King. The film is directed by Rob Reiner. The story takes place in the 1950s and follows a group of four boys: Gordie (Wil Wheaton), Chris (River Phoenix), Teddy (Corey Feldman) and Vern (Jerry O'Connell). When a friend of theirs named Ray Brower goes missing, the group decides to cross the woods to find his body. In their adventurous journey, they face many difficulties, create memories and experience growth.
"Stand by Me" focuses on a journey of search, friendship, and loss. The film offers a realistic and touching look at childhood, companionship and the meaning of friendship. The young actors' performance in the film was appreciated and became a memorable point in their careers. "Stand by Me" is considered a classic film and is one of Stephen King's excellent works to be adapted into a film. The film delivers a profound message of friendship and becomes a work associated with memory and humanity.
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Romance.
Release year: 1986.
Main actor:
Wil Wheaton as Gordie Lachance.
River Phoenix as Chris Chambers.
Corey Feldman as Teddy Duchamp.
Jerry O'Connell as Vern Tessio.
Kiefer Sutherland as Ace Merrill.
Directed by: Rob Reiner.
Screenwriters: Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans (based on the short story "The Body" by Stephen King).
Duration: Approximately 89 minutes.
America.
IMDb Score: 8.1/10