Stand by Me is a 1986 American coming-of-age drama film [5] directed by Rob Reiner. Based on Stephen King 's 1982 novella The Body, the film is set in the fictional town of Castle Rock in 1959.

Aug 22, 1986 · Stand By Me takes place in the summer of 1959, the general time period that Stephen King is most skilled at presenting, and four friends set out to find the body of a kid who was killed by …

Aug 22, 2025 · Set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Oregon, in 1959, Stand By Me follows four 12-year-old boys—Gordie Lachance (Wheaton), Chris Chambers (Phoenix), Teddy Duchamp …

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Stand By Me is the 1986 American coming of age drama film adaptation of Stephen King's The Body. It was written by Raynold Gideon and Bruce A. Evans and directed by Rob Reiner.

STAND BY ME is a rare and special film about friendship and the indelible experiences of growing up. Filled with humor and suspense, STAND BY ME is based on the novella 'The Body' by Stephen King.

Jul 20, 2025 · “ Stand by Me ” is one of the best coming of age dramas of all time. It holds a special place for those of us who grew up with it but can and should be enjoyed by film lovers of all ages.

Dec 17, 2025 · Rob Reiner directed one of Stephen King's best non-horror stories and changed how everyone watching movies viewed the King of Horror in cinema.