The Cure

"The best cure for a disease is friendship."

1995 1h 37m EN

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7.9

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7.7

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Synopsis

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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.

“The best cure for a disease is friendship.”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Horton
Writers: Robert Kuhn
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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31 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Horton, shot by Andrew Dintenfass. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Dave Grusin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Anthony Sherin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Joseph Mazzello and Brad Renfro and Annabella Sciorra carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The best cure for a disease is friendship.".

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IMDB entry: tt0112757 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Peter Horton directs. Andrew Dintenfass behind the camera. Dave Grusin scores. Anthony Sherin cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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131 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Peter Horton, shot by Andrew Dintenfass. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Dave Grusin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Anthony Sherin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Joseph Mazzello and Brad Renfro and Annabella Sciorra carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "The best cure for a disease is friendship.".
7IMDB entry: tt0112757 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.