Cured (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 2020, Cured is a documentary film directed by Bennett Singer, running about 80 minutes. “Doctors called them sick. The remedy was rebellion.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mentally ill. Deviant. Diseased. And in need of a cure. These were among the terms psychiatrists used to describe gay women and men in the 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s. And as long as they were “sick”, progress toward equality was impossible. This documentary chronicles the battle waged by a small group of activists who declared war against a formidable institution – and won a crucial victory in the modern movement for LGBTQIA+ equality.
Who’s in it. Cured stars Richard Socarides as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Cured has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cured page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cured tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cured (2020)?
- In US, Cured is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cured worth watching?
- Cured holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cured?
- Cured stars Richard Socarides.
- When was Cured released?
- Cured was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.