Stephen King publishes the novella 'The Body' in his collection 'Different Seasons'. The novella is the basis for the movie 'Stand by Me'.
The movie 'Stand by Me', based on Stephen King's novella 'The Body', is released in the United States.
Gordie receives a phone call informing him about the discovery of Ray Brower's dead body, setting the adventure in motion.
The boys – Gordie, Chris, Teddy, and Vern – discuss and plan their journey to find the rumored dead body of Ray Brower.
The four boys leave their homes and embark on the adventure along the railroad tracks to find the body.
The boys have a tense confrontation with the local toughs led by Ace Merrill, highlighting the risks of their journey.
The boys face the challenge of a high trestle bridge and a train approaching, testing their courage and friendship.
The boys discover the dead body of Ray Brower, verifying the story that started their trip.
After finding the body, the boys decide to go back and report the discovery to the authorities, ending their adventure.
Gordie, now older, narrates his memories about the journey, friendship, and personal growth from that summer.
