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The Cure

PG-1319951h 37mPeter Horton
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 50%

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"The best cure for a disease is friendship."

Erik, a loner, finds a friend in Dexter, an eleven-year-old boy with AIDS. They vow to find a cure for AIDS together and save Dexter's life in an eventful summer.

DramaFamily
AidsMississippi RiverMinnesotaMale FriendshipHivSick Child

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cure (1995) about?

Erik, a loner, finds a friend in Dexter, an eleven-year-old boy with AIDS. They vow to find a cure for AIDS together and save Dexter's life in an eventful summer.

Who stars in The Cure?

The Cure stars Joseph Mazzello (Dexter), Brad Renfro (Erik), Annabella Sciorra (Linda), Diana Scarwid (Gail), Bruce Davison (Dr. Stevens). The film was directed by Peter Horton.

How long is The Cure?

The Cure has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1995. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Cure worth watching?

The Cure holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Drama, Family are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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