The Stand by Me cast features Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix and Corey Feldman. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Rob Reiner’s 1986 movie on Amazon and Netflix. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Stand by Me centers on a group of teenage boys in Oregon. As Gordie Lachance learns about the death of a childhood friend in 1985, he writes a story about Labor Day weekend twenty-six years earlier. The narrative follows young Gordie as he begins an unforgettable adventure with three friends. Here’s every actor and character in Stand by Me, an adaptation of Stephen King’s 1982 novella The Body.

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Stand by Me Cast: Wil Wheaton as Gordie Lachance

Character Profile: The narrator. He recalls a 1959 Labor Day adventure to find a corpse. Gordie clashes with his father after the death of his older brother.

Wheaton’s Resume: Martin in The Secret of NIMH (1982), Wesley Crusher in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-94), Joey Trotta in Toy Soldiers (1991), Himself in The Big Bang Theory (2009-19), The High Wizard in Fantasy Hospital (2016)

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Stand by Me Cast: River Phoenix as Chris Chambers

Character Profile: Gordie’s best friend. He is the leader of his crew who struggles with familial issues. Chris dreams of a fresh start outside his hometown.

Phoenix’s Resume: Charlie Fox in The Mosquito Coast (1986), Young Indy in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), Mike Waters in My Own Private Idaho (1991), Carl in Sneakers (1992), James Wright in The Thing Called Love (1993)

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Stand by Me Cast: Corey Feldman as Teddy Duchamp

Character Profile: Gordie and Chris’ friend. He is a charismatic kid who has endured violence at home. Teddy talks about his father’s experiences during World War II.

Feldman’s Resume: Regi Tower in The Bad News Bears (1979-80), Pete in Gremlins (1984), Mouth in The Goonies (1985), Edgar Frog in The Lost Boys (1987), Ricky Butler in The ‘Burbs (1989)

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Stand by Me Cast: Jerry O’Connell as Vern Tessio

Character Profile: Gordie and Chris’ friend. He is a storyteller who likes to entertain his pals. Vern gets bullied by his older brother.

O’Connell’s Resume: Frank Cushman in Jerry Maguire (1996), Derek in Scream 2 (1997), Detective Woody Hoyt in Crossing Jordan (2002-07), Charlie Carbone in Kangaroo Jack (2003), Steven Birch in Billions (2016-22)

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Stand by Me Cast: Kiefer Sutherland as Ace Merrill

Character Profile: A local bully. He is part of a gang with Vern’s older brother and Chris’ older brother. Ace tries to find the corpse of a teenage boy before Chris and his pals.

Sutherland’s Resume: David in The Lost Boys (1987), Doc Scurlock in Young Guns (1988), Bob Wolverton in Freeway (1996), Jack Bauer in 24 (2001-10), Tom Kirkman in Designated Survivor (2016-19)

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Stand by Me Cast: Casey Siemaszko as Billy Tessio

Character Profile: Vern’s older brother. He learns about the location of a teenage boy’s corpse. Billy and his pals clash with Chris’ crew.

Siemaszko’s Resume: 3-D in Back to the Future (1985), Charley Bowdre in Young Guns (1988), Curley in Of Mice and Men (1992), Detective Dan Williams in Damages (2007-12), Harry Berman in Public Enemies (2009)

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The Stand by Me cast also includes:

• Gary Riley as Charlie Hogan
• Bradley Gregg as Eyeball Chambers
• Jason Oliver as Vince Desjardins
• Marshall Bell as Mr. Lachance
• Frances Lee McCain as Mrs. Lachance
• Bruce Kirby as Mr. Quidacioluo
• William Bronder as Milo Pressman
• Scott Beach as Mayor Grundy
• Richard Dreyfuss as The Writer
• John Cusack as Denny Lachance
• Andy Lindberg as Lardass Hogan

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