The Cure
“The best cure for a disease is friendship.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Cure (1995) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-11
Top Cast
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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
T. Mychael Rambo
Garbageman #1
David Alan Smith
Garbageman #2
Laurie A. Sinclair
Cheryl
Mary McCusker
Nurse Murphy
Shirley Venard
Nurse Snyder
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 21, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Horton
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Kuhn
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- The Cure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Island World
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Horton
Robert Kuhn
Dave Grusin
Andrew Dintenfass, Frank P. Flynn
Anthony Sherin
Mark Burg, Eric Eisner
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Kuhn
Screenplay
Anthony Sherin
Editor
Mark Burg
Producer
Peter Horton
Director
Andrew Dintenfass
Director of Photography
Eric Eisner
Producer
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Steve M. Davison
Stunt Coordinator
Armin Ganz
Production Design
Louise Frogley
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cure
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Cure?
The Cure was directed by Peter Horton.
Who stars in The Cure?
The principal cast of The Cure includes Joseph Mazzello, Brad Renfro, Annabella Sciorra, Diana Scarwid, Bruce Davison.
When was The Cure released and how long is it?
The Cure was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did The Cure make at the box office?
The Cure grossed $2.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Cure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cure was composed by Dave Grusin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cure?
The Cure holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).