Sticks & Stones

Sticks & Stones

Three friends took a stand one summer and changed their lives forever.

PG-13 1996 · 95 min · ★ 5.9 · Drama, Thriller

For three junior high friends, growing up takes a dangerous turn when the vicious local bully targets them. With no one to turn to but each other, they muster the courage to take a shot at settling the score.

Directed by Neil Tolkin · Written by Neil Tolkin

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