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The Cure (1995)

Movie ★ 7.9 97 min

Drama Family

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.

Peter Horton Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 21, 1995
Runtime
97 min
Rating
PG-13
Box office
$2.6M
IMDb
tt0112757
Language
Studio
, Island World

Themes

Cast

Joseph Mazzello Joseph Mazzello Dexter Brad Renfro Brad Renfro Erik Annabella Sciorra Annabella Sciorra Linda Diana Scarwid Diana Scarwid Gail Bruce Davison Bruce Davison Dr. Stevens Nicky Katt Nicky Katt Pony Aeryk Egan Aeryk Egan Tyler Renée Humphrey Renée Humphrey Angle Peter Moore Peter Moore Male Nurse John Carroll Lynch John Carroll Lynch Skipper #1 John Beasley John Beasley Skipper #2 Jeremy Howard Jeremy Howard Tyler's Buddy #2 T. Mychael Rambo Garbageman #1 David Alan Smith Garbageman #2 Laurie A. Sinclair Cheryl Mary McCusker Mary McCusker Nurse Murphy Shirley Venard Shirley Venard Nurse Snyder

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cure 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 directed The Cure?
The Cure was directed by Peter Horton.
Who stars in The Cure?
The Cure stars Joseph Mazzello, Brad Renfro, Annabella Sciorra, Diana Scarwid.
When was The Cure released?
The Cure is a 1995 drama, family film.
Where can I watch The Cure?
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