In which the Mister and Kid 1 join me in reviewing STAND BY ME (1986), from a script by Raynold Gideon and Bruce A. Evans, from a novella by Stephen King, the film is directed by Rob Reiner.  In the late summer of 1959, four young friends in the small town of Castle Rock, Oregon, set out on a weekend trek through the woods to find the body of a missing boy hit by a train.  As they follow the railroad tracks, Gordie (Wil Wheaton), Chris (River Phoenix), Teddy (Corey Feldman), and Vern (Jerry O’Connell) navigate personal struggles and the fears of growing up while trying to stay ahead of a gang of older bullies who are also hunting for the site.  The journey evolves from a simple quest for local fame into a profound exploration of friendship and the fleeting nature of childhood innocence.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 29 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Netflix but also available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
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Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library