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Based on Stephen King's novella, The Body, Rob Reiner’s touching and inspirational coming-of-age film, Stand by Me, is a slice of life that illustrates a type of friendship that many people envy. Before inevitably going their separate ways to junior high, these four iron-willed boys set off on a rare adventure to find a boy their age who has gone missing. Trouble always awaits with this kind of adventure, but these boys have already dealt with loss and unstable households, that they already show the maturity and compassion it takes to deal with quite literally anything that comes their way. All they have to do is follow the train tracks and hope for the best.

“Four childhood pals (. . .)  in the summer of 1959, are bound together for what feels like an eternity of campfire tales, pinkie swears, and debates about whether Mighty Mouse could beat up Superman” (Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly).

This film portrays the importance of friendship and honesty, as well as personal morals. The emotional maturity of these boys is something that’s not always seen in twelve year olds. They have the ability to comfort each other during hard times, and prove that they’re strong enough to take on the things life will throw at them. This film is one huge life lesson that anyone at any age can learn. It’s timeless, and watching these boys will warm your heart and set off your tear ducts at the same time.