Stand by Me

Stand by Me (1986) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
78

Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'Stand by Me' right now, here are some important points about the Act III Productions drama flick. Stand by Me starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell has a R rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 29 min. The release date of the movie is August 22nd, 1986. The movie received a user score of 78/100 on TMDb, which was calculated from reviews from 6,278 community users.

Wondering what this story is all about? Here's the plot: "After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four boys decide to go see the body. Gordie, Vern, Chris, and Teddy encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, but 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."

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Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'Stand by Me' on each platform when they are available. 'Stand by Me' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Google Play Movies, Apple TV, Prime Video, Netflix, Microsoft Store, Fandango At Home, and YouTube in the US.

'Stand by Me' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on August 22nd, 1986 - Buy Stand by Me Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting August 19th, 1997 - Buy Stand by Me DVD

Watch 'Stand by Me' In Theaters

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