TMDb/Stand by Me TV Relive the classic 80s adventure. Stand by Me returns to cinemas for its 40th anniversary. See Stephen King's beloved story on the big screen again. March 25, 2026 AceShowbiz - Stand by Me is set to return to cinemas in celebration of its 40th anniversary, delighting fans of one of Stephen King's most cherished adaptations. Originally released in 1986, this coming-of-age film directed by Rob Reiner is based on King's novella The Body and has grown in stature over the decades as a cultural classic.