Stand by Me

1h 29m · 1986 · Directed by Rob Reiner · 4.2 / 5 on Letterboxd

Stand by Me (1986) runs 1h 29m, directed by Rob Reiner. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Drama, Crime

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.