9. Stand By Me

Stand by Me is a coming of age film set in the fictional Castle Rock, Oregon in 1959.The cutest movie, four young boys set out for a mission to see a dead body. The boys do a great job at acting for their age. They experience many hardships along the way that make each other closer. Gordie is the intelligent one who is going to have a bright future and his best friend Chris doesn't want him going down with him. Chris plays as a strong free willed boy that hides his pain by acting tough. Vern is a pudgy cute kid that always acts like he doesnt know what he is getting himself into. Teddy is a loyal and funny boy that wants to die or cheat death. They each have problems at home. 

"For some, it's the last real taste of innocence, and the first real taste of life. But for everyone, it's the time that memories are made of."  The film is a mix of peer pressure, coming to their fears, and boys showing affection.