Stand by Me [1986 film]

by Rob Reiner (Director), Bruce A. Evans (Screenwriter), Raynold Gideon (Screenwriter)

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This film about friendship and the indelible experiences of growing up takes place in a small Oregon town as four boys set out on a two-day search for a missing teenager's body, a search that turns into an odyssey of self-discovery.

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4 reviews
Four friends hike for a day to find a dead body.

It's weird that this movie is as good as it is. Its components are things I don't usually like in movies, but in this case they all come together to make something quietly poignant.

Concept: D
Story: B
Characters: A
Dialog: A
Pacing: B
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: B
Acting: B
Music: B

Enjoyment: A

GPA: 3.0/4
½
Based on Stephen King short Story- The Body - 89 minutes

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Canonical title
Stand by Me [1986 film]
Original title
Stand by Me
Alternate titles
The Body
Original publication date
1986-08-08
Related movies
Stand by Me (1986 | IMDb)

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DDC/MDS
791.43Arts & recreationRecreation, sports, and performing artsMovies, TV, VideoMotion pictures, radio, television, podcastingMotion pictures
LCC
PN1997 .S7335Language and LiteratureLiterature (General)Literature (General)DramaMotion picturesPlays, scenarios, etc.

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