Movie

The Cure

“The best cure for a disease is friendship.”

★ 7.9(353)19951h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Peter Horton
Release date: 1995-04-21
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $2,568,235
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

The Cure — trailer

About The Cure

The Cure is a 1995 movie in the Drama and Family genres, directed by Peter Horton, starring Joseph Mazzello, Brad Renfro and Annabella Sciorra. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 353 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Cure in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Joseph Mazzello

Dexter

Brad Renfro

Erik

Annabella Sciorra

Linda

Diana Scarwid

Gail

Bruce Davison

Dr. Stevens

Nicky Katt

Pony

Aeryk Egan

Tyler

Renée Humphrey

Angle

Peter Moore

Male Nurse

John Carroll Lynch

Skipper #1

John Beasley

Skipper #2

Jeremy Howard

Tyler's Buddy #2

Themes & keywords

aidsmississippi riverminnesotamale friendshiphivsick child

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cure in Canada?+

The Cure is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Cure on Netflix?+

The Cure is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Cure?+

The Cure has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in The Cure?+

The Cure stars Joseph Mazzello, Brad Renfro, Annabella Sciorra, Diana Scarwid and Bruce Davison.

When did The Cure come out?+

The Cure is a 1995 movie directed by Peter Horton.

What genre is The Cure?+

The Cure is Drama and Family film.

Who directed The Cure?+

The Cure was directed by Peter Horton.