The Cure

A tale of an unexpected friendship, "The Cure" (1995) stars Brad Renfro as a boy whose new best friend is dying of AIDS. Forbidden by his busy mother to see his sick friend, Renfro finds a doctor in New Orleans who claims to have a cure for the disease, prompting the boys to build a raft and embark on a life-changing journey down the Mississippi river.Directed by Peter Horton, this captivating story also stars Annabella Sciorra and Diana Scarwid.