“Stand By Me” remains one of the definitive coming-of-age dramas from the 1980s. Now Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing this gem on 4K Ultra HD in a new exclusive steelbook. Directed by Rob Reiner and based on a 1982 novella by Stephen King, the story follows a group of four boys who discover a dead body while out on a hike. The film is anchored by great storytelling and a star-studded young cast. “Stand By Me” remains a timeless classic and this is a terrific edition to own.

This 4K UHD exclusive steelbook of “Stand By Me” includes the film on standard Blu-ray. It releases on December 5th. See below for a full synopsis and release information.

About the Film:

Year: 1986

Runtime: 88 Minutes

Director: Rob Reiner

Screenwriter: Raynold Gideon & Bruce A. Evans

Based on the Novella “The Body” by Stephen King

Cast: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O’Connell, Richard Dreyfuss, Kiefer Sutherland, Casey Siemaszko, John Cusack, Marshall Bell, Frances Lee McCain, Gary Riley, Bradley Gregg

In a small woodsy Oregon town, a group of friends – sensitive Gordie (Wil Wheaton), tough guy Chris (River Phoenix), flamboyant Teddy (Corey Feldman), and scaredy-cat Vern (Jerry O’Connell) – are in search of a missing teenager’s body. Wanting to be heroes in each other’s and their hometown’s eyes, they set out on an unforgettable two-day trek that turns into an odyssey of self-discovery. They sneak smokes, tell tall tales, cuss ’cause it’s cool and band together when the going gets tough. When they encounter the town’s knife-wielding hoods who are also after the body, the boys discover a strength they never knew they had. STAND BY ME is a rare and special film about friendship and the indelible experiences of growing up. Filled with humor and suspense, STAND BY ME is based on the novella ‘The Body’ by Stephen King.

Special Features:

4K ULTRA HD DISC

• Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision.
• Dolby Atmos + DTS-HD MA 5.1 and Mono audio options.
• Special Features:
  • Deleted and Alternate Scenes (presented in HD)

BLU-RAY DISC

• Feature presented in High Definition
• 5.1 audio.
• Special Features:
  • Picture-in-Picture Commentary with Director Rob Reiner and Actors Wil Wheaton & Corey Feldman
  • “Walking the Tracks: The Summer of Stand By Me”
  • Audio Commentary with Director Rob Reiner
  • Music Video