The Cure (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1995, The Cure is a drama and family film directed by Peter Horton, running about 97 minutes. “The best cure for a disease is friendship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Cure stars Brad Renfro as Erik, Joseph Mazzello as Dexter, Annabella Sciorra as Linda and Nicky Katt as Pony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Cure has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cure page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cure tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cure (1995)?
- In US, The Cure is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Cure worth watching?
- The Cure holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Cure?
- The Cure stars Brad Renfro, Joseph Mazzello, Annabella Sciorra, Nicky Katt and Diana Scarwid.
- When was The Cure released?
- The Cure was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.