Classic Movie Sundays presents Stand By Me (1986), Rob Reiner’s poignant coming-of-age tale based on Stephen King’s novella The Body.
Four young friends—Gordie, Chris, Teddy, and Vern—embark on a transformative journey through the Oregon woods to find a missing boy’s body, facing leeches, bullies led by Ace Merrill, and personal revelations along the way.
Screening Details
Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM SAST (89-minute runtime) at The Bioscope (44 Stanley Avenue, Braamfontein Werf, Johannesburg). Bioscope Tickets cost R80 + R4.50 service fee (R84.50 total), restricted to ages 16+; sales end 15:30 that day.
Venue Vibe
This intimate independent cinema in the artsy 44 Stanley precinct offers a cosy setting for cultural afternoons, near Newtown’s dining and your preferred City Lodge stays.
Booking Advice
Secure via tickets.tixsa.co.za immediately—it’s just 4 days away in a series featuring upcoming classics like Groundhog Day. Perfect post-Raspberry Festival or pre-Candlelight pairing for your Joburg weekend plans.
