Stranger Things enthusiasts seeking more 1980s nostalgia are being directed towards the classic film Stand By Me, now available to stream on Paramount+. The movie, adapted from Stephen King’s novella, follows four 12-year-old boys in 1959 Oregon as they search for the body of a missing teenager.
Released in 1986 and directed by the late Rob Reiner, Stand By Me earned Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations. It features a young cast including River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O’Connell, with Kiefer Sutherland playing the bully Ace Merrill.
Fans have praised the film on IMDb, with one calling it a “jewel of a film” and another describing it as “perfect”. The movie’s blend of friendship and adventure mirrors the tone of Stranger Things, making it a recommended watch for fans of the Netflix series.
