Here’s how you can watch a highly acclaimed Stephen King film adaptation directed by Rob Reiner without any cost.
Rob Reiner, known for a remarkable series of films from the late 1980s to the early 1990s, is celebrated for adapting two pieces by Stephen King.
Among Reiner’s works, one film particularly moved King to the point of tears and was later described by him as ‘the best adaptation of anything I’ve ever written’.
The director’s notable body of work has been revisited following the tragic news that Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele, 68, were found deceased in their Los Angeles residence on Sunday, December 14.
Authorities were called to provide medical assistance to the location at approximately 3.38 pm local time.
A homicide investigation was subsequently initiated by the authorities.
Inmate Center records from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) indicated on Monday, December 15, that Reiner’s 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, had been taken into custody.
Initial reports suggested that Nick was detained with a $4 million bail, but the LAPD later confirmed he remains in custody without bail.
Condolences poured in for the couple, while former President Donald Trump issued a contentious statement on Reiner’s passing, criticized as ‘disgusting and shameful’.
Trump has defended his remarks made on Truth Social.
Meanwhile, This is Spinal Tap actor Christopher Guest and his wife Jamie Lee Curtis expressed their heartfelt tribute to the Reiners, as did Zooey Deschanel, Reiner’s co-star from New Girl.
Stephen King also shared his condolences online.
“I’m horrified and saddened by the death of Rob Reiner and Michele. Wonderful friend, political ally, and brilliant filmmaker (including 2 of mine),” he stated.
“Rest in peace, Rob. You always stood by me.”
Reiner and King had a long-standing relationship, with Reiner adapting King’s 1982 novella The Body into the successful film Stand By Me.
The film, a coming-of-age story, is narrated by Richard Dreyfuss as Gordie Lachance, reflecting on a transformative summer in 1959.
Set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Oregon, young Gordie (played by Wil Wheaton) and his three friends, Chris Chambers (River Phoenix), Teddy Duchamp (Corey Feldman), and Vern Tessio (Jerry O’Connell), embark on a quest to find the body of a missing boy named Ray Brower (Kent W. Luttrell).
While locals suspect Brower was struck by a train, the boys’ journey leads them to discover unexpected truths about themselves and the essence of friendship.
Stand By Me was distinguished by an Academy Award nomination and two Golden Globe nods, boasts a 92 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and was hailed by Rolling Stone as ‘a staple of youthful nostalgia’ and ‘the rare movie that necessarily gets better with time’.
For those in the US looking to watch the film, there are a few options to consider.
To view it for free, you can register for the streaming service Fubo, according to JustWatch.
While it typically costs $32 per month, they are currently offering a seven-day free trial.
Act swiftly, as Stand By Me will no longer be available on Fubo after December 30.
For Netflix subscribers in the US, the film is available for streaming at present.
Alternatively, Stand By Me can be rented on Amazon Video or Apple TV starting from $3.59.
In the UK, the movie is only accessible for rent through Apple TV, Amazon Video, the Sky Store, or Rakuten TV, with prices starting at £3.49.
Discover where you can stream Stand By Me in your country by checking online resources.