The Cure

The Cure

1995 · 97 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.9 (353 votes)
Dir. Peter Horton · Starring Joseph Mazzello, Brad Renfro, Annabella Sciorra, Diana Scarwid, Bruce Davison, Nicky Katt · Music Dave Grusin

The best cure for a disease is friendship.

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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.

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A poignant, character-driven journey about an unlikely friendship forged in the face of adversity. It’s a tender, yet ultimately hopeful, exploration of childhood innocence and the enduring power of human connection against overwhelming odds.

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