Stand By Me

Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O'Connell in Stand By Me.

Title: Stand By Me

Director: Rob Reiner

Lexile Level: n/a

Qualitative Level: (Based on SCASS Qualitative Measures Rubric: LITERATURE or SCASS Qualitative Measures Rubric: INFORMATIONAL TEXTS)

  • TEXT STRUCTURE: Moderately Complex
  • LANGUAGE FEATURES: Moderately Complex
  • MEANING/PURPOSE: Moderately Complex
  • KNOWLEDGE DEMANDS: Moderately Complex

Source: Reiner, R., & Evans, B. A. (1986). Stand by me [Motion picture]. USA: Columbia Pictures.

Format or text type: Film

Summary & Justification: Rob Reiner's 1986 film adaptation of "The Body" (rated R) presents King's story in a different medium. Rolling Stone magazine reviewed the movie in 2016 for its 30th anniversary in an article "Stand by Me’ at 30: Why This Stephen King Movie Is Timeless." Common Sense Media recommends the movie for ages 14 and up.

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