The Cure (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 4.5

The Cure poster

Released in 2014, The Cure is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by David Gould, running about 89 minutes. “The cure for cancer must never be revealed” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When a young female scientist discovers that the pharmaceutical company she works for had developed a cure for cancer years earlier, she attempts to release it to the world. Knowing that they make more money from chemotherapy drugs than the cure, the company does everything it can to stop her.

Who’s in it. The Cure stars Antonia Prebble as Beth, Daniel Lissing as Ryan, Stephen Lovatt as Ted and John Bach as Lionel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Cure has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cure page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Cure tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Cure (2014)?
In US, The Cure is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Cure worth watching?
The Cure holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Cure?
The Cure stars Antonia Prebble, Daniel Lissing, Stephen Lovatt, John Bach and John Landreth.
When was The Cure released?
The Cure was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.