Run Time: 89 minutes Considered as one of the best Stephen King film adaptations, Stand By Me is a movie that everyone needs to see (especially young males). That being said, this film will always refresh your classic childhood memories and might even make you weep for missing the good old days of your childhood. Shockingly, Stand By Me is among the rare group of Stephen King adaptations that arent incredibly detailed and overlong. The movie is filled with language and adult situations throughout, but despite these restrictions, the film is meant for younger audiences. The running time is an appropriate 89 minutes, which is perfect for pre-teens who may start to lose interest after an hour and a half.