How long is Stand by Me?

Stand by Me is 1 h 29 min long (89 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:29 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Stand by Me rated?

Stand by Me is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Stand by Me?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Stand by Me (1986) runs 1 h 29 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.8 from 6,833 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 29 min — ends 9:29 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Adventure
Released: August 8, 1986
TMDB rating: 7.8 / 10 from 6,833 votes
Director: Rob Reiner
Starring: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Adventure reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription).

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How long is Stand by Me?: Stand by Me is 1 h 29 min long (89 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:29 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Stand by Me rated?: Stand by Me is rated R in the US.
Is Stand by Me a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Adventure reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Stand by Me?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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