---
title: "The Cure"
year: 1995
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cure-1995"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 6715
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Cure (1995) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cure-1995

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Cure is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Drama, Family. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures, Island World. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lonely boy befriends an eleven-year-old with AIDS, sparking a powerful summer quest."

### Why Watch
- Heartwarming friendship
- Engaging summer story

### Caveats & Content Note
- Deals with serious health themes
- Tone & Suitability: Contains emotional themes related to illness.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: emotional, touching, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-cure-1995#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Horton
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures, Island World

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Joseph Mazzello** as *Dexter*
- **Brad Renfro** as *Erik*
- **Annabella Sciorra** as *Linda*
- **Diana Scarwid** as *Gail*
- **Bruce Davison** as *Dr. Stevens*
- **Nicky Katt** as *Pony*
- **Aeryk Egan** as *Tyler*
- **Renée Humphrey** as *Angle*
- **Peter Moore** as *Male Nurse*
- **John Carroll Lynch** as *Skipper #1*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 1995.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story centers on Erik, a loner, and Dexter, an eleven-year-old boy with AIDS.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film fall under?
The film is categorized as drama and family.

### Q: What is the central premise of the movie?
Two boys vow to find a cure for AIDS together during an eventful summer.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Cure — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/6715)
- [The Cure (1995) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/en/film/29870-the-cure/overview/)
- [The Cure - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cure)
- [The Cure – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cure)

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