The Cine-Files

475 STAND BY ME (1986) Part 1 - The Season of Rob Reiner

March 28, 2026·2h 13m
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On this week's episode of The Cine-Files, Steve Morris and John Rocha continue their Season of Rob Reiner with Part 1 of their discussion on STAND BY ME, his beloved coming of classic from 1986 starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland and John Cusack, Based on Stephen King's 1982 novella The Body and adapted by Bruce A. Evans and Raynold Gideon (who were nominated for an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay), the film is set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Oregon, in 1959 focusing on four boys who set out on a journey to find the dead body of a missing boy. Steve and John go thru the movie scene by scene and break down the direction, acting, storylines, cinematography, score, themes, message, philosophical debates and more.If you haven't seen this incredible film you can buy or stream it right here: https://www.amazon.com/Stand-Me-Wil-Wheaton/dp/B008Y7IUBM?sr=8-7Purchase any film we feature at https://www.cine-files.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCineFilesPod/?ref=bookmarkThis episode is sponsored by/brought to you by the following sponsors:CARE.COM. Care.com does not provide any medical, diagnostic, treatment or clinical services or any services that require a professional license. Thank you! TRUDIAGNOSTIC. Epigenetic Experts &
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