Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🟡 65/100
Total warning time: 23m 30s
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (1m)
- 🟡 30/100 [00:45:00 - 00:45:30] Brief discussion about female anatomy.
- 🟢 20/100 [01:05:00 - 01:05:30] Boys joking about sex and relationships.
Drug Use: 🔴 70/100 (7m)
- 🟡 40/100 [00:30:00 - 00:32:00] A character smokes a cigarette.
- 🟡 60/100 [00:50:00 - 00:55:00] Characters find and handle a gun, discussing its use.
Violence: 🟡 60/100 (12m)
- 🟡 50/100 [00:20:00 - 00:22:00] A character is bullied and threatened by older kids.
- 🔴 70/100 [01:10:00 - 01:15:00] A dead body is discovered and discussed.
- 🔴 80/100 [01:25:00 - 01:30:00] A character is chased and threatened with a knife.
Strong Language: 🔴 80/100 (3m 30s)
- 🟡 40/100 [00:10:00 - 00:10:30] Use of mild profanity.
- 🔴 80/100 [00:35:00 - 00:36:00] Frequent use of strong language by teenage characters.
- 🔴 90/100 [01:00:00 - 01:02:00] Multiple instances of strong language.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of Stand by Me (1986)?
A: Stand by Me is a coming-of-age drama about four young boys—Gordie (Wil Wheaton), Chris (River Phoenix), Teddy (Corey Feldman), and Vern (Jerry O'Connell)—who embark on a journey to find the body of a missing boy in the summer of 1959. Along the way, they confront personal fears, bond over shared experiences, and learn about friendship and growing up.
A: Stand by Me is a coming-of-age drama about four young boys—Gordie (Wil Wheaton), Chris (River Phoenix), Teddy (Corey Feldman), and Vern (Jerry O'Connell)—who embark on a journey to find the body of a missing boy in the summer of 1959. Along the way, they confront personal fears, bond over shared experiences, and learn about friendship and growing up.
Q: Who directed Stand by Me?
A: Stand by Me was directed by Rob Reiner, based on the novella 'The Body' by Stephen King.
A: Stand by Me was directed by Rob Reiner, based on the novella 'The Body' by Stephen King.
Q: What is the significance of the title 'Stand by Me'?
A: The title 'Stand by Me' comes from the Ben E. King song of the same name, which plays during the film's closing credits. The song's themes of loyalty and friendship reflect the bond between the four main characters.
A: The title 'Stand by Me' comes from the Ben E. King song of the same name, which plays during the film's closing credits. The song's themes of loyalty and friendship reflect the bond between the four main characters.
Q: How was the casting for Stand by Me?
A: The film features a talented young cast, including Wil Wheaton as Gordie Lachance, River Phoenix as Chris Chambers, Corey Feldman as Teddy Duchamp, and Jerry O'Connell as Vern Tessio. Their performances were widely praised for their authenticity and emotional depth.
A: The film features a talented young cast, including Wil Wheaton as Gordie Lachance, River Phoenix as Chris Chambers, Corey Feldman as Teddy Duchamp, and Jerry O'Connell as Vern Tessio. Their performances were widely praised for their authenticity and emotional depth.
Q: Is Stand by Me based on a true story?
A: No, Stand by Me is not based on a true story. It is adapted from Stephen King's novella 'The Body,' which is a work of fiction. However, the story is inspired by King's own childhood experiences and captures the universal themes of adolescence and friendship.
A: No, Stand by Me is not based on a true story. It is adapted from Stephen King's novella 'The Body,' which is a work of fiction. However, the story is inspired by King's own childhood experiences and captures the universal themes of adolescence and friendship.
