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Stand by Me (1986)

7.8 IMDb 92% RT 75/100 MC
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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.

Best Release

Sony Pictures · Steelbook

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Director

Rob Reiner

Genre

Crime, Drama

Box Office

$52,287,414

Runtime

1 hour and 29 minutes (89 minutes)

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Editor's Notes

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Sony A-Tier 4K. The steelbook reissue added Dolby Vision, which sparked a debate about whether the DV upgrade is worth double-dipping for. The consensus leans toward marginal improvement unless you're really looking for it, but the transfer itself is strong and the Pacific Northwest summer photography has the kind of natural lighting that benefits from HDR.

noted Apr 9, 2026

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Sony Pictures Steelbook Dolby Vision re-issue shenanigans 26 This scene from stand by me is so beautiful in 4k 8 Movie for the night: Stand By Me (1986, steelbook) 1 DolbyVision and Steelbook. Sony pictures. Annoying. 48

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