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Stand by Me

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It's the summer of 1959 in Castlerock, Oregon and four 12 year-old boys - Gordie, Chris, Teddy and Vern - are fast friends. After learning of the general location of the body of a local boy who has been missing for several days, they set off into the woods to see it. Along the way, they learn about themselves, the meaning of friendship and the need to stand up for what is right.

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Cast & Crew See All

Wil Wheaton
Gordie Lachance
River Phoenix
Chris Chambers
Corey Feldman
Teddy Duchamp

Awards

  • 1987 - Oscar - Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium - nominated
  • 1987 - Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture - Drama - nominated
  • 1987 - Golden Globe - Best Director - Motion Picture - nominated
  • 1988 - Award of the Japanese Academy - Best Foreign Language Film - nominated

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