Head-to-Head
Stand by Me vs The Bear (1986 vs 1989)
Side-by-side comparison of Stand by Me and The Bear. Both stream free in HD on Movi47 — pick the one that fits your mood, or watch both.
HIGHER RATED
Title A
Stand by Me
1986
At a glance
| Stand by Me | The Bear | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Movie | Movie |
| Year | 1986 | 1989 |
| IMDb | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Genre | Adventure, Comedy, Drama | Adventure, Drama, Family |
| Country | United States | France |
| Director | — | — |
| Lead cast | Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix | Tchéky Karyo, Bart the Bear |
| Runtime | 89m | 96m |
| Watch | Stream Stand by Me | Stream The Bear |
Which is better — Stand by Me or The Bear?
Based on aggregate IMDb ratings, Stand by Me edges ahead by 0.4 points (8.1/10 vs 7.7/10). Personal taste, of course, beats numbers — both titles are streaming on Movi47, so the fastest way to decide is to start Stand by Me and queue up The Bear right after.
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