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Is Stand by Me safe for children?

R Crime, Drama Not recommended
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Not recommended
# Stand by Me – Parental Guide This R-rated coming-of-age film follows four boys on a journey to see a dead body, featuring strong language, violence, and moderate sexual content throughout. While it's a classic that explores childhood friendship, the mature themes and content make it unsuitable for younger children and better suited for teens 15+.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
Strong
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Sexual Content
Moderate
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Horror / Scary
Moderate
Type
Movie
Released
1986
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama

After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four boys decide to go see the body. Gordie, Vern, Chris, and Teddy encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, but they also learn more about one another and their very different home lives. Just a lark at first, the boys' adventure evolves into a defining event in their lives.

Wil Wheaton
Wil Wheaton
Gordie Lachance
River Phoenix
River Phoenix
Chris Chambers
Corey Feldman
Corey Feldman
Teddy Duchamp
Jerry O'Connell
Jerry O'Connell
Vern Tessio
Full cast on IMDb ›
Under 6
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Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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