The Cure

PG-13United States rating19951h 37mDrama, Family
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Two young boys become close friends during a summer in Minnesota. They decide to go on a long journey together to find a way to help their friend deal with a serious illness.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Some
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Intense
Pace
Gentle
The film is a slow drama with long scenes and a steady narrative flow. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.ScaryThe boys are confronted by angry men and a knife is drawn during a tense standoff.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did the boys' friendship change the way they felt about their problems?
  2. 2What did the boys learn about bravery while they were traveling together?
  3. 3How did the characters show they cared for each other even when things were difficult?

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