Milk Money - Stand by Me (4/8) Movie CLIP (1986) HD

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CLIP DESCRIPTION:
Chris (River Phoenix) confides in Gordie (Wil Wheaton) about a teacher who betrayed his trust.
FILM DESCRIPTION:
Based on the Stephen King short story The Body, Rob Reiner's easygoing nostalgia piece is set in Castle Rock, OR, over Labor Day weekend, 1959. A quartet of boys, inseparable friends all, set out in search of a dead body that one of the boys overhears his brother talking about. The foursome consists of intellectual Gordie (Wil Wheaton), born leader Chris (River Phoenix), emotionally disturbed Teddy (Corey Feldman), and chubby hanger-on Vern (Jerry O'Connell). The boys' adventures en route to the elusive body are colored by the personal pressures brought to bear on all of them by the adult world. Richard Dreyfuss, playing the grown-up Gordie, narrates the film, while Kiefer Sutherland dominates every scene he's in as a brutish high-school bully.
CREDITS:
TM & © Sony (1986)
Cast: River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton
Director: Rob Reiner
Producers: Bruce A. Evans, Raynold Gideon, Andrew Scheinman
Screenwriters: Raynold Gideon, Bruce A. Evans, Stephen King
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[@laurawelle]

River Phoenix you're missed...

[@animequinn5255]

he always will be missed💙

[@scopeouthorrorreviews2682]

Unbelievably missed

[@meganluminais3586]

River❤️

[@coolstuff3066]

Megan Luminais he died just like Chris chambers.

[@rahmahbogle1116]

That’s sad

[@hippiecheezburger5457]

I think Stand By Me is the greatest depiction of adolescent friendship ever put on film, such a deep emotional story, this scene especially to see him break down too about wanting to be forgiven and admitting his wrongdoings and sincerely wishing for a new reputation. Such a powerful scene, much respect to the actors, Rob Reiner and Stephen King, they don't make honest movies like this anymore and they should

[@jasonpeng33]

Absolutely agree...story and the plot of the movie is rather simple but the 4 friends use it to take u on an emotional powerful journey

[@oooh19]

IT (2017) is a Stephen King work and the cast was really talented. it gives off the importance of friendship and the strong loyalty at that age.

[@angelrosales2774]

Do you know stand by me is a legend

[@merlinmediagroup]

They make movies like this all the time you're just not seeking them. There's a world outside Hollywood and English language cinema you know.

[@marcodiaz2704]

Instead they make it and doctor sleep

[@mgmegt5920]

"I'd like to go to a place where nobody knows me" hits so hard

[@timnik2902]

Exactly 💯

[@RicDollars]

I felt that.

I did, and honestly I feel worse now. I wish I was back at the same place.

[@gia.Cherubini249]

Same

[@Mq6vL9Bu]

The pain of a young adolescent realizing that the system is corrupt.

[@thomascampbell350]

Director said he couldn’t stop crying after this

[@reesegraydon]

He was having trouble with the scene so the director told him to think about every time an adult let him down and then he couldn’t quit crying

[@jeanfrancoisnelson]

A story of a grossly emotionally immature person put in a position of power where they should be acting as a role model and doing the exact opposite

[@matttennis]

I wish I had friends like the kids in Stand By Me.

[@773SleepyHollow]

And I think it's cool that at the end the narrator notes that these two drifted apart from the other two in high school... that's the nature of friendship, especially young friendships like these... just because they're intense doesn't mean that they will necessarily last.

[@boba-pool3145]

I was watching this with my Dad and i was saying that i wish my friends were like the guys in this movie but sadly we have fortnite and apex "who needs adventures?!?" 😡

[@66luckydude]

That would be so much fun

[@josephhowell8158]

@@773SleepyHollow true

[@misslauryn1]

@@boba-pool3145 very very true 😒

[@TheGoldcountry]

I sometimes hate kid acting. Oftentimes, it seems like an adult writer forcing dialogue through a kid's mouth, but this scene is one of the best.

[@anthonyramirez388]

TheGoldcountry That’s because they actually acted like kids and not the adult ideal of kids. They cuss, they act out, they are naive, and that is how it should be.

[@jango3409]

They're like 13

[@Sammy.H.Redwood]

Can’t really blame kids for bad acting, there are a kids what did you expect.

[@mrbubzcrack6698]

@@jango3409 yeah I think the actors are around 12-16

[@lilenwasnothere6867]

river was 14 going on 15. he was a child, but not that small.

[@kimmyfreak200]

such depth and emotion... he was way beyond his years.... a true talent

[@Drazle]

This clip itself shows how much potential River Phoenix had to be starred in several other great films. The sad tragic thing about River that is unbearable is that he was one of a kind, even his name itself 'River Phoenix', nobody would forget him, he even stood out from his family, he was just that special. The style, the charisma, the authentic look, the edge, the multi-talent & direction he had made me see that he was one heck of a gift to this world. He paved the way for people like Keanu Reeves, Leonardo DiCaprio etc. Although we never got the chance to see him star in Box Office phenomenons, I know if he stayed he would have been the all-time best because he was getting better with each film, he topped it up. To compare this performance with his performance in 'The Thing Called Love' differenciates each other in such a way that you know the man can adjust to any portrayal given. He has inspired me to be my own person, I thank him for that. If there was any role-model I'd be proud to have at the age of 20. It would be River Phoenix & this goes on to be remembered. R.I.P, may environmentalism be enhanced the way you would have wanted it.

[@cesareaugusto9677]

In short, he was the greatest young actor ever

[@Drazle]

Cesare Augusto Yup, didn't realize I'd get so many likes on that essay but regardless. Yes.

[@calisongbird]

Here comes the chase Keanu Reeves is many years older than River, so River didn't pave the way for him. But definitely for DiCaprio.

[@veverlynbowden8430]

But Keanu Reeves's stonefaced monotone @ss can't act for sh!t, though... 🤔

[@veverlynbowden8430]

@@calisongbird Also, it doesn't matter how old you are, just when you started. (In other words, who was acting first).

[@CarlottaJudeBetti]

This gives me chills and brings me to tears every single time. The enormous feeling of frustration that we can see in Chris is just so... Familiar, you know? To be betrayed by a friend is a thing, but to feel mistreated by a teacher, now that hurts on a whole different level and it's unexpected. I love this film and novel.

[@jebvoorhees125]

well said.

[@DrumDevil95]

I would say that Being betrayed by a friend sounds a lot more worse than having a mean teacher. Almost everyone has had bad teachers

[@CarlottaJudeBetti]

You surely have a point, but at that age I used to see my teachers as flawless on the sole moral level. Some of them were assholes, yes, but always honest.

[@DrumDevil95]

Carlotta Jude Betti i understand :)

[@kellyoxo2818]

An authority figure…period.

[@andrewmorris4628]

“Even Vern knew it, I think” they never give him a break lmao

[@tappedin185]

Verne was definitely the more sheltered and naive of the 4 , teddy and Chris coming from abusive households and Gordy coming from a broken family , Verns home life isn’t mentioned in the film though briefly in the beginning with his mom cleaning his room implying he’s probably got loving parents who care for him to borderline coddling him which explains his innocence and naivety.

[@kgunitkeese17]

Apparently the director said to River to think about what ever hurt him so bad that the tears would come out. So he thought about and went to shoot it and it brought genuine emotion. River never told the director what it was about but he didn't care and immediately embraced him like a father hugging their son.

[@joewhitehead3]

Do you think if River had lived, he woulda spoken later in life of what he was thinking about while filming this scene?

[@kgunitkeese17]

Joe Whitehead That's a really good question. If he was still alive, in my opinion I would say probably not. Usually when a person is hurt to that extremity, I don't think anyone would want to talk about it ever again. An example was Malcolm Young (former guitarist of AC/DC). There was one gig they did that resulted in 3 fans being trampled to death and when he found out what happened was so devastated and heartbroken that even before he was diagnosed with dementia years later wouldn't talk about it.

[@joewhitehead3]

kgunitkeese17 Ah man! That's pretty devastating

[@angeladunlap6315]

Joe Whitehead no honestly. Seemed reserved like his brother

[@zackzallie8735]

@@kgunitkeese17 Oh gosh. I felt bad for Malcolm. RIP Bon Scott and Malcolm Young

[@thesimplisticseth]

Why they didn't nominate this performance for the Academy Awards in 1987 is beyond! The best scene from this great movie, love ya River. Rest in peace man.

[@FemmeFatalee]

Gosh seriously,this scene made me cry so hard as a kid and still does

[@mathmusic1490]

Another great scene is nearer the end of the movie when Will Wheaton's character is crying deeply saying that his dad hates him. River's character has his arm around Will and tries to comfort Will saying "NO! He just doesn't know you" and later "You're gonna' grow up and be a great writer".

[@Chaoticpixie69]

@@mathmusic1490 this is especially sad after knowing wil’s dad was actually abusive

[@delboyo3922]

Chris wasn't a bad kid, just misunderstood..!

[@ancientdarkness3102]

Del Boyo and bees make honey!!

[@pelvispresley8467]

Yeah! He was misunderstood! 🥺 I feel so bad

[@josephhowell8158]

Like that country song

[@eazyj2888]

Ancient Darkness That’s Deep..I See What You Did There....

[@shanefolan]

But he did steal the money regardless of anything else at the end of the day.

[@Chronas9.9]

Amazing acting. Shows how kids back in the day got in trouble over the simplest things. Teachers back then just weren't that nice as some are today

[@sageantone7291]

Ya. Stealing is so simple.

[@Chronas9.9]

Stealing is so fun

[@asmpoohbear4332]

A kid at my school got expelled for stealing 5 pencils...

[@Chronas9.9]

asmpoohbear pencils? Pencils.... But there just sticks...

[@asmpoohbear4332]

Chronas 9.9 They're*, and he also had to take a polygraph test. They had a month long investigation and had police everywhere. Another kid got expelled, but it was because he just got some kid and slammed his head on the ground giving him a concussion. In second grade, these kids were suspended because they slammed a kid's head into a door and he had to get stitches.

[@tillyisabella6260]

river and wills chemistry in stand by me is everything 🥺

[@aki8892]

I'm looking for this comment. Yes ✨

[@emilian7052]

As friends

[@hollandaiserox]

“friends” lol

[@xjade_bitxhx23]

I wish I was born during these days.. Friends always had your back no matter what

[@clarkwilliams6333]

Ahhhhh yes a fictional movie is proof that in the 80s people "had your back".

[@xjade_bitxhx23]

Clark Williams well of course😑

[@catmun5387]

+Clark Williams technically it's set in 50s

[@pumpkinpooch16]

Well my grandpa was a kid in the 50's and his friend took a bullet for him while my friend had sex with my boyfriend lol

[@janesmith3633]

rt

[@bakecall]

This scene was Oscar worthy, talented just like his brother. He would have been proud to have seen his bro as the joker.

[@pyt7778]

River told Joaquin that Joaquin would be a more successful actor than him😞

[@sign543]

I remember how unbelievably real that scene was. I’d never EVER seen a kid show that much raw emotion in a scene. We later learn that those were real tears, that Reiner had somehow tapped into the emotion required for the scene...Wil Wheaton later talked about that scene, how even he was shocked by the change that came over him when they filmed that wonderful take. Reiner said that afterward, he had to comfort River, because he couldn’t shake the emotion. Heart warming. River was an old soul for sure. So sad that he died so young. We were the same age.

[@SaturnToYou]

💔

[@xjade_bitxhx23]

I only cried when Chris cried and died at the end something about him is just.. Idek how to explain

[@xjade_bitxhx23]

***** JAHOO JAHA

[@xjade_bitxhx23]

+molly Mcmillan lol do you like daresundays 😁

[@xjade_bitxhx23]

***** hahahaha me too!

[@rachelkim150]

SPOILERS!

[@bmillerdrums]

+X XjadeJanoskiansX X That is the mystic of River Phoenix

[@fever_spike]

Rest in peace River Phoenix

[@jackcolgan3486]

River Phoenix is one of the few celebrities I wish I could bring back to life. Such an amazing actor

[@avalasialove]

Fun fact: The Duffer Brothers used scenes from Stand By Me for kids auditioning for Mike, Lucas, Dustin, and Will

[@joewhitehead3]

Avalasia Love Did not know that

[@melody.thecreator]

What, really? I never knew this

[@melody.thecreator]

Avalasia Love Makes sense. Brings out the emotions in the characters

[@calinfus80s]

The Duffer brothers are like totally obsessed with Stephen King adaptations

[@kaitlinmarie367]

this movie was made way before my time. I can honestly say I cried at this part. I've watched the movie at least 20 times. It's a beautiful movie. R.I.P River Pheonix

[@Boxingbear]

It's nice to know that younger people who didn't necessarily grow up with classic movies like this arent missing out on them altogether. Not as many great coming of age films like this one are being made nowadays. And the ones that are really good are often lower budget flicks that dont get a lot of publicity.

[@reesegraydon]

This movie was also made way before I was born but I relate to the characters. Just the friendship they have is like the one with my friends. I’ve started spending less time with some of the people I was friends with even like pats year and I know that I’ll never have anymore friends like them like Gordie says at the end. It really is a beautiful movie

[@natwalsh2710]

Same. I’m twelve and I agree.

[@itsmeaiden8788]

I cry every time. The Shawshank Redemption also touched me. It must be something about Stephen King. Haven't watched the Green Mile yet, but I have a feeling it will make me cry, or at least touch me.

[@davidduncan3396]

i am 20 year old boy that had never been so moved by a movie before. This movie makes you cherish your childhood memories and friends so much. i wish i was brought up in the 50s/60s where having fun outside seemed to be so much funner. nowadays you cant seem to do anything as child without there being some sort of law objecting against it. It pains me to watch my younger 11 year old brother in my opinion 'wasting his childhood' sitting on his damn xbox everyday when he should be out enjoying the world.

[@xv-rpg3607]

My children will grow up to this movie and they won't have xboxes. Lots of kids just don't appreciate the outdoors :,(

[@oooh19]

@@xv-rpg3607 there will probably be something newer than Xboxes and maybe the kids aren't allowed to go out or do much because of all the stupid ridiculous laws! its beyond their control all the worlds problems. we all should help each other aand take care of the world and make it better for future generations

[@robin-md7bn]

seriously, i just wish people would appreciate the world a little more. there are so many beautiful things if you just took time to look:/

[@rheannalogston2974]

I wish I could go somewhere nobody knows me...

[@bmillerdrums]

+Rheanna Logston I have wanted to live that line my whole life...

[@bmillerdrums]

+Rheanna Logston Just something so cool and true about starting over, and making a new identity or life for yourself. It really is what life is all about

[@rheannalogston2974]

bmillerdrums​ right. I love that movie.

[@jerichamesclammay3107]

+Rheanna Logston well you're already somewhere where I don't care.

[@meganluminais3586]

Me to

[@dt1111able]

It's quite a sweet clip, two teenage boys being emotionally open and vulnerable with each other :)

[@shanefolan]

they were 12

[@mrbubzcrack6698]

@@shanefolan ok?

[@nathansaintus9927]

@@shanefolan In real life only one the actors was 12. The rest were teenagers lol.

[@silviabalcazar9780]

I saw this film for the first time when I was 15, I was so surprised to see river’s acting, so I watched his other films like my own private Idaho and running on empty, and I can say that he is one of the greatest actors ever. When I found out that he died so tragically, I felt so sad that I wanted to cry, i think it’s hard to explain how can you feel something for someone you didn’t ever met, like I wasn’t ever born when he died. I think that shows how impactful his legacy is. He was a great human being and a great actor. Sometimes I like to imagine how big he would be in the industry today 🥺 His legacy will live forever and will inspire so many people, like it inspired me. Rest In Peace River Phoenix 💗

[@yuuichimakoto]

Same here, I don't know him, I wasn't born when he died, but when i look for him and watch his movies, i cry .. i cry for him!

[@user-ej6nz3yp9n]

The first time i watched this movie it was in school i was 11 years old

[@JebarisBlueNose]

Watched this movie with me and my buddies when we were nothin' but kids ourselves. Now that I looked back on how much I loved Chris as a character, I ended up being real similar to him in life. Teachers hated me, kids always blamed me for shit and got me in trouble when they bullied me, even when I didn't do nothin' to deserve it. Chris got dealt a shit hand and was one of the nicest, most compassionate kids ever as a guy, and to his friends.

[@johnmatrix4685]

thank you nathan!...our generation can all relate to all these characters...particularly chris!...when people (family... so called friends and work mates etc)... HATE you for what ever reason!... and in life you sometimes feel like giving up!....i often think of chris in this scene!...."i like to go someplace were nobody knows me!!!"

[@okcoolros4121]

I wanna hold him so bad! :'(

[@emilyc9350]

Ros Tibbs me too

[@manneemottelang3329]

Ros Tibbs wdrrffgttttgggttyyyyyyghh nnffffffffffffffffffffnennnnnnnnnnnnnn

[@naomimathes5143]

I know me too

[@Michael_b75]

@Patty Patty She meant she want to hug him, comfort him and tell him that its ok. In the same way a parent hold his son

[@kaylagoldner2568]

Hell yes

[@carntmax8952]

What a gem he was. So pure, so real, so sophisticated. He knew exactly what it was like for kids those days, and also for himself to be let down by an adult.

[@satoncho]

Way better than the Notebook, just saying.

[@rileyh6801]

YASSS

[@Ferrychick1]

Agreed. The Notebook bore me to tears.

[@ShayCat]

Totally love movies like this. As well as Sandlot.

[@markmcguigan4292]

Matt Clark um I think urban wrong

[@meganluminais3586]

Yes

[@asaking5795]

River Phoenix delivered a POWERHOUSE performance. RIP man

[@alejandra1223344]

Aww! River was so cute! I want him to come back from heaven! :(

[@gianad2003]

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[@kaylagoldner2568]

So do i

[@zzyzelanfeather2558]

He was a misunderstood kid with the heart of an angel

[@joewhitehead3]

It’d be nice if more people could try to see a person’s heart

[@gia.Cherubini249]

That’s why he was great

[@dustinharrison3491]

Unbelievably good acting throughout the entire cast.

[@Kys_edits_101_]

Forever and always will remember stand by me and the cast love this scene so sad rip River Phoenix hope your happy in heaven

[@daniHellHere]

I'm reading Last Night at the Viper Room, and apparently in this scene River wasn't emoting enough. The director pulled him aside and asked him to think about a time a grown up really let him down, and keep thinking about it thru the scene. That was the take that made the cut. And the director cries everytime he watches it. And now I do too.

[@SanzAMV7]

i read that yesterday :3

[@brittany5416]

Whoever it was must have let him down as a child big time

[@kimdillon81]

River phoenix :( we all miss you i love you so much 😭❤

[@leraisonandtheseason]

very realistic scene. It seems there was never a camera there.

[@hackerp49]

River Phoenix really reminds me of James Dean.

[@rocketqueen4858]

+hackerp49 Yess!!!

[@rocketqueen4858]

14 year old detected!

[@joebleasdale5557]

You're tearing me apart, Gordie!

[@stephaniel2850]

To be honest, I actually find myself a lot more personally affected by River's acting than James Dean's- but then part of that I think is just that the acting style that was popular back in the day was different. I almost always find, watching films from the 40s and 50s, that the acting, even if excellent for what it is, feels a little overstated for my taste. But River, man... he was so completely authentic and natural that you watch scenes like this and almost feel guilty because it feels like you're intruding on someone's real, vulnerable, intimate moment! That's such a rare level of talent.

[@bwitched9362]

I cried when I found out Joaquin named his son River last night. I have been watching my favorite scenes with him all morning. This performance will stay with me until the day I die. another River Pheonix in the world, what a gift...

[@arminlucasbombardier9721]

they say he used real sad feelings were from an experience in life were a teacher/adult let him down., this happened to my best friend growing up in about 1996 we were in the same class together he was known as a trouble maker in our class just like chriss chambers in the movie, one day the teacher took him out in the bag room it was later we found out that the teacher beat him, NO one believed him and he cried just like river does in the scene, me and my mum were the only ones, I havnt scene him in a long time but he is a 1 in a million friend hes a mate brother that would take a bullet for you, theres not many selfless people like that in this world anymore

[@thestockimagequeen]

This is one of my favorite scenes in cinema history. So raw and palpable.

[@SaturnToYou]

This scene is absolutely legendary. River Phoenix R.I.P.

[@ILoveGreysonChance97]

RIP River Phoenix he was one of the greatest actors ever. I admit I did have a huge crush on him. I still love most of his movies and and he was cute in Stand by Me and Mosquito Coast

[@cesareaugusto9677]

Goddamnit, River. You're killing all of us with your heartbreak. RIP

[@kendramiller3677]

This scene always brings me to tears. RIP River Phonex. Love and miss you❤😢

[@sha11235]

I like the way he keeps saying, "took it".

[@2devmoran]

I only cried when gordie cried when he said his dad hates him

[@clairedelune2011]

River Phoenix was amazing!!!! So talented!!!

[@jason.h.zager88]

such a beautiful soul river was

[@suzzanamorgan1898]

River was fantastic in this film. I had such a crush on him back then. He was 5 years older. What an actor. So far to go in his life and career. He performs this scene as only River could. IF ONLY we could turn back time 😭😭😭

[@rickyg8462]

I'm having trouble getting over his death...I still can't believe it

[@pyt7778]

It’s so tragic😢💔

[@milosmate5279]

I wish River didn’t die (Love you so much)🤧🥺♥️

[@joe-johncastles141]

These were the movies I grew up with we had no cable, just old school movies that were Ultimately Deep & Powerful from Stand By Me To Sandlot To Where The Red Fern Grows...THE OLD WAYS HAVE ALWAYS KEPT ME RESERVED

[@Guigley]

To me, there are few celebrity deaths as tragic as River Phoenix. This film shows just how far he would have gone as an actor and artist.

[@crisvanfan]

his death still haunts so many people...

[@fight8the8feeling8]

Stand By Me is so beautiful, honestly, from the story, the real life of Phoenix, and the emotional baggage. This is scene is so powerful.

[@heff434]

This scene brings me to tears. I had a situation in high school when an adult lied about me and ruined my reputation too.

[@999predators]

He would've taken half of Leo's roles.

[@peaceandlovebaris]

absolutely .titanik and river omg

[@SnailMaster]

This scene alone should've gotten River Phoenix an Oscar nomination. And I can relate to how he feels when I was his age: sometimes I wished that I can go someplace where nobody knows me.

[@stef012]

I will forever have a special place for this movie and for River Phoenix in my heart. 💘

[@Lexi-zq9wg]

I just wish I have a bestfriend like Chris Chambers/River Phoenix.

[@briibree474]

he's so damn cute

[@Invincible-Under-the-Sun]

You would of made a great couple

[@kaylagoldner4510]

Yes you are damn right

[@user8482.]

Ikrr

[@tomgustafson132]

Who else feels bad when he cries (R.I.P River Pheonix)😥😢😫😭😟

[@milosmate5279]

Why was River so cute?!!🥺♥️♥️

[@angelaizzo641]

River Phoenix was such a natural ❤️

[@brendenwright9576]

There is literally nothing like childhood friends. Yes you can make friends in your 20s and up but to me it’s not the same bond. You are lucky to have at least 1 friend from the sandbox days.

[@rexanne9582]

I feel just like Chris but at home... I know exactly how he feels.. Every time I watch this scene in the movie, I cry my eyes out😭💖 I love River so much💝 May Good Bless your beautiful soul😭💖 RIP River

[@ndhkroatien999]

top 5 movies ever for me. a real childhood classic

[@oi-xy4vb]

its hard to find child actors with as much talent as river, nowadays

[@taquinas85]

The best die young.

[@Rachel-km6rs]

River your missed u were so talented❤️😭

[@tarynashley445]

Stephen King, the writer of The Body, screened the film before it was released to the public. He had to remove himself because he was so filled with emotion. The film captured the essence of his childhood and the friend he lost

[@milosmate5279]

I literally cried for Chris😔

[@katiesheets9053]

this scene is great, but they cut out "i guess i'm just a pussy, huh?" thats when the tears really start flowing :'(

[@maddydarkniceshypartdemon8675]

IKR😭😭😭😭😭🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@ronaldh8446]

This scene was the one that I always had to fast forward when I watched the movie when I was younger. It was just too relatable and painful. Rob Reiner got Phoenix to go to a place - as an actor - that had never been approached by anyone of that age, before or since. It is extraordinary. The world missed out on a developing, amazing talent. There were/are child actors... and then there was River Phoenix.

[@stu6317]

There is no doubt in my mind if River Phoenix was still alive, he’d be among the greatest actors of all time.

[@jimmybuckner4206]

Such a powerful scene.

[@kianarosario5723]

This was my favorite scene in the whole movie. Amazing performance from River.

[@Lblu1181]

Miss him. . . beautiful scene

[@taylorahern3755]

This beautiful and amazing talent was taken from us way too soon, way too soon. RIP River Phoenix, as you gave us so many magnificent and mesmerizing performances, preternaturally gifted, versatile and precocious as you were, as entertaining as you were endearing, and as compelling as you were compassionate. For the likes of you come around once every 30 years or so (some considered you the rightful heir to James Dean), golden hued, noble and otherworldly as your acting gifts were. Astonishing, yet tragic, as the cruel dictates of fate intervened before you had a chance to really blossom, and fully showcase your magic, your cool charisma, searing intensity and unbelievable talents, captivating as the whole package was, and as surreal and spellbinding as it could have turned out to be (becoming more poignant and endearing with each passing year). RIP River Phoenix, your sublime, powerful and gorgeous legacy lives on, and always will. Forever!

[@ahdevega725]

anyone can relate to either Chris or Gordie!

[@annaschorn2605]

I can relate to both. I had a friend you was actually bad and everybody thought because I hung out with her I was the same

[@kimmyfreak200]

all of those kids

[@kaylagoldner2568]

Adrianna De Vega I can relate to gordie because I’m sensitive and creative and I always look out for my friends I wished I got picked to star in the movie

[@pyt7778]

Anna Schorn Only Chris wasn’t bad, he was a good kid trying to escape his families awful reputation....when he said he wants to go where no one knows him, it broke my heart

[@shanefolan]

@@pyt7778 but he stole

[@clairegvg8447]

This is and will always be my favorite scene from this fantastic movie😍 Rest in peace River, beautiful angel♥

[@at_brit]

One of my favorite actors. RIP River ❤️

[@rumblesofrevolution]

i was the stupid one who trusted teachers too... but i'm still here!!! you are missed River Phoenix

[@ashleybenes7994]

River Phoenix RIL💗💗 im studying this movie and i miss him 😢😢

[@LondonConfidential]

Rest In Peace River.

[@belieberforever0]

thinking of you today river

[@leonadams1942]

I watch this thinking to myself "what were people doing when this movie came out in 1986." I was only a year old then.

[@rafaelp8268]

RIP baby boy we all miss you.

[@emma-kate770]

This scene Gets me every time 🥺

[@SomLoski]

The cry of betrayal. It’s the hardest hurt I ever felt. Took me right back to when I cried like at around that same age.

[@zackzallie8735]

I'm here cuz Joaquin mentioned his late brother in his Oscar speech. I can't help but seeing his trying to hold his tears.

[@niraj_was_here]

I feel you Chris when you said, I wish i could go some place where nobody knows me

[@MegaLilei]

Man, this is one of the best acting I've never seen, my first time watching Stand by me, and I had to pause the movie to look it up! may he RIP

[@traceycampbell7501]

Rip Phoenix you will live on in our hearts

[@verprtectivefangirl2238]

Sniffle, ahh damn ninjas chopping invisible onions :'( I miss and love you River x

[@tjmerriman2802]

I used to watch this when I was a kid all the time, classic scene

[@linnycrocus6023]

It's so weird revisiting this movie at different points in your life. When I was 14 and watched this I had a crush on River. Now I'm 31 and even though I never want to have kids I feel this maternal instinct watching these characters now and I just want to protect these children from everything that has hurt them. God they are just so little and vulnerable. =( I want to keep them safe. Unfortunately I can't.

[@yma2002]

loved this scene so much