The Cure
“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.
Where to watch The Cure in United States
Amazon Video
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Where is The Cure streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | FOD |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About The Cure
The Cure is a 1995 English-language drama and family film directed by Peter Horton. The cast is led by Joseph Mazzello, Brad Renfro, Annabella Sciorra. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Cure was produced by Universal Pictures and Island World and made in United States of America. It was released on April 21, 1995, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Horton
- Writers
- Robert Kuhn
- Release date
- April 21, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Island World
The Cure cast & crew
The Cure was directed by Peter Horton and written by Robert Kuhn.
The cast features Joseph Mazzello as Dexter, Brad Renfro as Erik, Annabella Sciorra as Linda, Diana Scarwid as Gail, Bruce Davison as Dr. Stevens, and Nicky Katt as Pony.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dave Grusin, cinematography is by Andrew Dintenfass, and it was produced by Mark Burg and Eric Eisner.
Is The Cure worth watching?
The Cure holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 353 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and family, The Cure is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Cure
The Cure isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Cast of The Cure
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
The Cure — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Cure in United States?
The Cure is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is The Cure in?
The Cure is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Cure?
The Cure runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is The Cure rated?
The Cure is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 353 ratings.
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