The Cure

1995, Movie, 1h 37min

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.

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7.7

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...[Renfro] lights up the screen, delivering an astonishingly measured performance...

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"The Cure" is a powerful and moving film about the friendship between two young boys, Erik and Dexter, who embark on a life-changing journey to find a cure for Dexter's AIDS. Despite their differences, the boys form a strong bond, and their adventure down the Mississippi River becomes a transformative experience for both of them. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, but their friendship remains unbreakable. When tragedy strikes, Erik is left to confront the harsh realities of life and death, and he learns valuable lessons about love, loss, and the importance of human connection. With a talented cast, including Brad Renfro and Joseph Mazzello, "The Cure" is a poignant and thought-provoking film that will leave audiences with a lasting impression.

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The Cure was released in theaters on April 21, 1995.