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The Ryan White Story

1989Movie1 h 42 min

DramaTV Movie
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–68%

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about a real life story and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

The story of Ryan White, a 13-year-old haemophiliac who contracted AIDS from factor VIII, which was used to control this disorder.

Feels like

  • AIDS Awareness
  • Biographical Drama
  • 1980s America
  • Medical History
  • Overcoming Prejudice
  • Family Support
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Social Stigma
  • Haemophilia

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
John Herzfeld
Written by
Phil Penningroth
Produced by
Linda Otto
Music by
Mike Post

Everyone

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Facts

January 16, 1989 · 1 h 42 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released
January 16, 1989
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Ryan White Story worth watching?"

Questions about The Ryan White Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Ryan White Story worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Ryan White Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Ryan White Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.