Head-to-Head
Project Hail Mary vs Stand by Me (2026 vs 1986)
Side-by-side comparison of Project Hail Mary and Stand by Me. Both stream free in HD on Movi47 — pick the one that fits your mood, or watch both.
At a glance
| Project Hail Mary | Stand by Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Movie | Movie |
| Year | 2026 | 1986 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Genre | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi | Adventure, Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Director | — | — |
| Lead cast | Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller | Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix |
| Runtime | 156m | 89m |
| Watch | Stream Project Hail Mary | Stream Stand by Me |
Which is better — Project Hail Mary or Stand by Me?
Based on aggregate IMDb ratings, Project Hail Mary edges ahead by 0.2 points (8.3/10 vs 8.1/10). Personal taste, of course, beats numbers — both titles are streaming on Movi47, so the fastest way to decide is to start Project Hail Mary and queue up Stand by Me right after.
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