Stand by Me (1986)

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.

Genres: Drama, Adventure

What to watch after Stand by Me

• Rain Man (1988)
• Sling Blade (1996)
• You Can Count on Me (2000) — Same feel: reflective, melancholy
• Silver Linings Playbook (2012) — Same subject: friendship
• Mystic River (2003)
• Nostalgia (1983) — Same feel: reflective, melancholy