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Stephen King's 'Stand by Me' stars recall life-changing experience making the movie

The 1986 film Stand by Me is a timeless classic, and 40 years after its release, it remains as likable and relatable as ever. Adapted from the Stephen King novellaThe Body, the Rob Reiner film saw ...
Whiskey Riff

Stephen Wilson Jr. Explains How The Rob Reiner-Directed Movie, ‘Stand By Me,’ Sparked A Deep Connection To The Ben E. King Song

One could say that "Stand By Me" changed Stephen Wilson Jr.'s life. The world really took notice of the 46-year-old country music artist when he took center stage at the 2025 CMA Awards and played a ...
Boston College Heights

‘Stand by Me’ and the Magic of the Coming-of-Age Film

Admittedly, I was extremely late to watching Rob Reiner’s 1986 film Stand by Me. I only got around to seeing it last month, but I haven’t been able to shake it since. The premise, on paper, is simple: ...
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The boys of ‘Stand by Me’ remember Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner once called directing “Stand by Me” the “richest experience” he had making a film, a big statement from a man who gave the world some of its most beloved movies. The 1986 film almost didn’t ...