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The Cure
1995 97 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★7.3
Drama, Family
Director: Peter Horton
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Description
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.
US Gross:
$2.57M
Worldwide:
$2.57M
Starring
Joseph Mazzello
Actor
Brad Renfro
Actor
Aeryk Egan
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
The Cure is widely regarded as a deeply moving and emotionally raw drama that excels due to the poignant chemistry between its two young leads. While most viewers find the film to be a powerful and life-affirming testament to friendship, a minority of critics find the narrative choices and character behaviors to be artificial or morally questionable.
| Acting | Brad Renfro and Joseph Mazzello deliver standout, emotionally resonant performances that serve as the film's core anchor. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds in delivering a profound, cathartic emotional experience that consistently leaves viewers deeply moved. | |
| Direction | The directorial style effectively balances the harsh reality of terminal illness with a sense of childhood wonder and atmospheric storytelling. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is divisive: some find the dialogue and character motivations to be sincere and poignant, while others perceive them as forced, artificial, or psychologically inconsistent. |