Watching the movie while young is thrilling and there’s a sense of adventure.

In a race to be the first group to find the body, Ace and his friends arrive second.

Without hesitation, Ace was going to murder Chris in front of several witnesses.

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As the group finds Ray Brower’s body, all of their intentions shift.

This makes it King’s best, one of his favorite adaptations, or at least most rewatchable film.

Wil Wheaton and River Phoenix as Gordy and Chris from Stand by Me, with a clock behind them

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Stephen King in Diary of the Dead with Stand by Me’s poster in the background

Based on a Stephen King novella, and directed by Rob Reiner, Stand By Me follows the story of a group of young boys who set out on an expedition to find the dead body of another missing boy from their hometown. The film stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O’Connell, and is considered one of the most influential films of all time.

Kiefer Sutherland as Ace holding a knife in Stand by Me

Kiefer Sutherland talking to River Phoenix in Stand by Me

Jerry O’Connell as Vern laughing in Stand by Me

Teddy (Corey Feldman) looking down in Stand By Me

River Phoenix as Chris Crying in Stand by Me

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Teddy Facing Down a Train in Stand by Me

Chris and Teddy standing side by side in Stand by Me

Gordie (Wil Wheaton), Chris (River Phoenix), Vern (Jerry O’Connell), and Teddy (Corey Feldman) walk along the train tracks in Stand By Me

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