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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Cure was released 31 years ago in 1995.
The Cure is a Drama, Family film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (17)
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
TM
T. Mychael Rambo
Garbageman #1
DA
David Alan Smith
Garbageman #2
LA
Laurie A. Sinclair
Cheryl
Mary McCusker
Nurse Murphy
Shirley Venard
Nurse Snyder
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$2.6M
Revenue
STUDIOS (1)
Island Records
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.9/10 (346 votes)
Popularity
5
Box Office
$2,568,235
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Cure 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.
How long is The Cure?
The Cure has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who directed The Cure?
The Cure was directed by Peter Horton.
Who stars in The Cure?
The cast of The Cure includes Joseph Mazzello, Brad Renfro, Annabella Sciorra, Diana Scarwid, Bruce Davison.
How much did The Cure make at the box office?
The Cure earned $2,568,235 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of The Cure?
The Cure has a rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on 346 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Family
KEYWORDS (6)
aids
mississippi river
minnesota
male friendship
hiv
sick child