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Stand by Me (1986)

Movie89 minRated R

IMDb8.1/ 10CTV score8.0/ 10

Where to watch Stand by Me in Australia

Stand by Me is streaming in Australia on Binge (subscription) and Foxtel Now (subscription). You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99 and Fetch TV from $3.99.

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Availability checked 12 November 2026.

Stand by Me on TV in Australia

Next on free-to-air TV: Sunday 15 November, 9:50pm on NITV.

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About Stand by Me

Gordie, Chris, Teddy and Vern are four friends who decide to hike to find the corpse of Ray Brower, a local teenager, who was hit by a train while plucking blueberries in the wild.

Year
1986
Genres
Drama, Adventure
Runtime
89 min
Rated
R
Director
Rob Reiner
Top cast
Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell

Stand by Me release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Stand by Me

  • Wil Wheatonas Gordie Lachance
  • River Phoenixas Chris Chambers
  • Corey Feldmanas Teddy Duchamp
  • Jerry O'Connellas Vern Tessio
  • Kiefer Sutherlandas Ace Merrill
  • Casey Siemaszkoas Billy Tessio
  • Gary Rileyas Charlie Hogan
  • Bradley Greggas Eyeball Chambers
  • Jason Oliveras Vince Desjardins
  • Marshall Bellas Mr. Lachance
  • Frances Lee McCainas Mrs. Lachance
  • Bruce Kirbyas Mr. Quidacioluo
  • William Bronderas Milo Pressman
  • Scott Beachas Mayor Grundy
  • Richard Dreyfussas The Writer
Director
Rob Reiner
Screenplay
Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans
Producer
Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon, Andrew Scheinman
Original Music Composer
Jack Nitzsche
Director of Photography
Thomas Del Ruth

Cast and crew: TMDB.

Stand by Me trailer

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Got a question about Stand by Me?

Is Stand by Me on Netflix in Australia?

No, Stand by Me is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is streaming on Binge and Foxtel Now.

Can I watch Stand by Me for free in Australia?

Yes, Stand by Me is on free-to-air TV in Australia. The next airing is Sunday 15 November, 9:50pm on NITV. It is not on a free streaming service right now. You can stream it on Binge and Foxtel Now and rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99 and Fetch TV from $3.99.

Can I rent or buy Stand by Me in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy Stand by Me in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $14.99) and Fetch TV (rent from $3.99, buy from $12.99).