Few films capture the raw truth of childhood friendship and the harsh reality of growing up quite like Stand By Me (40 today).
And fewer endings hit harder.
“I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"
STAND BY ME was released 40 years ago today. Acclaimed as one of the ‘80s great coming-of-age movies and among River Phoenix’s best-remembered roles, the tale of how it was made is a reminder we never had any friends like the ones we had when we were 12…
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