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Stand by Me

7.819861h 29mRMovieDramaAdventure

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…

DirectorRob Reiner
WritersRaynold Gideon·Bruce A. Evans
ProducersBruce A. Evans·Raynold Gideon

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NetflixNetflix
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Cast · Directed by Rob Reiner

WWWil Wheaton
Wil Wheaton
Gordie Lachance
RPRiver Phoenix
River Phoenix
Chris Chambers
CFCorey Feldman
Corey Feldman
Teddy Duchamp
JOJerry O'Connell
Jerry O'Connell
Vern Tessio
KSKiefer Sutherland
Kiefer Sutherland
Ace Merrill
CSCasey Siemaszko
Casey Siemaszko
Billy Tessio
GRGary Riley
Gary Riley
Charlie Hogan
BGBradley Gregg
Bradley Gregg
Eyeball Chambers
JOJason Oliver
Jason Oliver
Vince Desjardins
MBMarshall Bell
Marshall Bell
Mr. Lachance
FMFrances Lee McCain
Frances Lee McCain
Mrs. Lachance
BKBruce Kirby
Bruce Kirby
Mr. Quidacioluo

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Yes — Stand by Me is available on Netflix in United States as of November 2026.

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