Stand by Me_
""If I could only have one food to eat for the rest of my life?" "That's easy. Pez. Cherry flavor Pez. No question about it.""
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.
Starring
Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman
Box Office
$52.3M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Stand by Me earned $52.3M worldwide on a $8.0M budget — a 554% return on investment.
Year context
Stand by Me was released 40 years ago in 1986.
Stand by Me is a Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 29m.
CAST (20)
Wil Wheaton
Gordie Lachance
River Phoenix
Chris Chambers
Corey Feldman
Teddy Duchamp
Jerry O'Connell
Vern Tessio
Kiefer Sutherland
Ace Merrill
Casey Siemaszko
Billy Tessio
Gary Riley
Charlie Hogan
Bradley Gregg
Eyeball Chambers
Jason Oliver
Vince Desjardins
Marshall Bell
Mr. Lachance
Frances Lee McCain
Mrs. Lachance
Bruce Kirby
Mr. Quidacioluo
William Bronder
Milo Pressman
Scott Beach
Mayor Grundy
Richard Dreyfuss
The Writer
John Cusack
Denny Lachance
MS
Madeleine Swift
Waitress
GB
Geanette Bobst
Mayor's Wife
AB
Art Burke
Principal Wiggins
Matt Williams
Bob Cormier
BOX OFFICE
$8.0M
Budget
$52.3M
Revenue
+554%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
89 min (1h 29m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.8/10 (6,340 votes)
Popularity
8
Budget
$8,000,000
Box Office
$52,300,000
Profit
+$44,300,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Stand by Me about?
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.
How long is Stand by Me?
Stand by Me has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in Stand by Me?
The cast of Stand by Me includes Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland.
How much did Stand by Me make at the box office?
Stand by Me earned $52,300,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $8,000,000.
What is the rating of Stand by Me?
Stand by Me has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 6,340 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Drama