Principal cast
Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell and Kiefer Sutherland
Film 348 of 498 on the Screen Path
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."
About the film
Stand by Me at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1986 film at stop 348 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
Thomas Del Ruth (director of photography), Robert Leighton (editor), Jack Nitzsche (original music composer), Bruce A. Evans (screenplay) and Raynold Gideon (screenplay)
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Release
- 1986-08-08
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Genres
- Drama and Adventure
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 20 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 20 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
20 questions in this journeyCitizen Kane is the complete public example: both learning videos and a five-question sample quiz are available below.
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Full cast
- Wil WheatonCharacter: Gordie Lachance
- River PhoenixCharacter: Chris Chambers
- Corey FeldmanCharacter: Teddy Duchamp
- Jerry O'ConnellCharacter: Vern Tessio
- Kiefer SutherlandCharacter: Ace Merrill
- Casey SiemaszkoCharacter: Billy Tessio
- Gary RileyCharacter: Charlie Hogan
- Bradley GreggCharacter: Eyeball Chambers
- Jason OliverCharacter: Vince Desjardins
- Marshall BellCharacter: Mr. Lachance
- Frances Lee McCainCharacter: Mrs. Lachance
- Bruce KirbyCharacter: Mr. Quidacioluo
Full crew
Full crew
- Rob ReinerCredits: Director
- Thomas Del RuthCredits: Director of Photography
- Robert LeightonCredits: Editor
- Raynold GideonCredits: Screenplay, Producer
- Bruce A. EvansCredits: Screenplay, Producer
- Stephen KingCredits: Novel
- Andrew ScheinmanCredits: Producer
- Jack NitzscheCredits: Original Music Composer
- Janet HirshensonCredits: Casting
- J. Dennis WashingtonCredits: Production Design
- Richard D. KentCredits: Set Decoration
- Harvey KeithCredits: Stunts
- Terry Lynn AllenCredits: Sound Editor
- Lorna AndersonCredits: Sound Editor
- Jane JenkinsCredits: Casting
- Steve NicolaidesCredits: Production Manager
- Irby SmithCredits: First Assistant Director
- Jim BehnkeCredits: Second Assistant Director
- Jeffrey StottCredits: Production Supervisor
- Carol D. BonnefilCredits: Additional Second Assistant Director
- Sue MooreCredits: Costume Supervisor
- Gary B. KibbeCredits: Camera Operator
- Craig DenaultCredits: Camera Operator
- Buzz Feitshans IVCredits: Assistant Camera
- Michael G. RibaCredits: Assistant Camera
- Jon L. KunkelCredits: Assistant Camera
- Christopher IshiiCredits: Assistant Camera
- Brenda Meyers-BallardCredits: Leadman
- Danny BuckCredits: Gaffer
- Sherman FultonCredits: Electrician
- Gerald A. KingCredits: Best Boy Grip
- David L. MerrillCredits: Dolly Grip
- Antonio V. GarridoCredits: Grip
- Jack GlennCredits: Grip
- Russell GobleCredits: Property Master
- Faye BrennerCredits: Script Supervisor
- Robert EberCredits: Sound Mixer
- Douglas B. ArnoldCredits: Boom Operator
- Cheri RuffCredits: Hairstylist
- Monty WestmoreCredits: Makeup Artist
- Rick BarkerCredits: Stunt Coordinator, Stunts
- Adam WeissCredits: Assistant Editor
- Mallory GottliebCredits: Assistant Editor
- Lon BenderCredits: Supervising Sound Editor
- Wylie StatemanCredits: Supervising Sound Editor
- Randy KelleyCredits: Sound Editor
- Dan M. RichCredits: Sound Editor
- Joe GilbertCredits: Assistant Sound Editor
- Amy VincentCredits: Assistant Sound Editor
- Stan GilbertCredits: ADR Editor
- Dan O'ConnellCredits: Foley Artist
- Alicia StevensonCredits: Foley Artist
- Rick AshCredits: Foley Artist
- Jeff CarsonCredits: Music Editor
- Celest RayCredits: Music Supervisor
- John T. ReitzCredits: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- David E. CampbellCredits: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Gregg RudloffCredits: Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- K. Lenna KatichCredits: Production Accountant
- Elizabeth GallowayCredits: Production Coordinator
- Peter BenoitCredits: Unit Publicist
- Bruce BirmelinCredits: Still Photographer
- Tim RoslanCredits: Transportation Coordinator
- Rick MercierCredits: Transportation Captain
- Helen MercierCredits: Transportation Co-Captain
- Jerry BrutscheCredits: Stunts
- Jack CarpenterCredits: Stunts
- Brian R. CarsonCredits: Stunts
- Doc D. CharbonneauCredits: Stunts
- Gary CoxCredits: Stunts
- Sherry PetersonCredits: Stunts
- Rick SeamanCredits: Stunts
- Monty L. SimonsCredits: Stunts
- Richard L. ThompsonCredits: Special Effects
- Henry MillarCredits: Special Effects
- Tom AjarCredits: Projection
- Michael HirshensonCredits: Casting Associate
- Darrell HuntsmanCredits: Greensman
- Terry HaggarCredits: Color Timer
- Donah BassettCredits: Negative Cutter
- Spencer HowardCredits: Production Assistant
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