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And the Band Played On

1993Movie2 h 20 min

DramaTV Movie
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes100%88%

A cathartic, moving drama movie about politics and society, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Feels like

  • Medical Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Political Intrigue
  • Based on True Events
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Historical Account
  • Scientific Investigation
  • Disease Outbreak
  • Intense Dialogue

Cast

24 of 69

Crew

Directed by
Roger Spottiswoode
Written by
Arnold Schulman, Randy Shilts
Produced by
Midge Sanford, Sarah Pillsbury
Music by
Carter Burwell

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Facts

September 11, 1993 · 2 h 20 min · Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
September 11, 1993
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
67 countries

Tropes

Deadpan Snarker, Typhoid Mary, Really Gets Around +9

  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Typhoid Mary
  • Really Gets Around
  • Historical Villain Upgrade
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Jerkass
  • Brainy Brunette
  • End of an Era
  • Yaoi Fangirl
  • Fag Hag
  • Could Say It, But...
  • "Eureka!" Moment

12 of 48 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream And the Band Played On?"

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Where can I stream And the Band Played On?

HBO Max

In the United States, And the Band Played On streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is And the Band Played On worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Is And the Band Played On plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does And the Band Played On use?

Deadpan SnarkerTyphoid MaryReally Gets AroundHistorical Villain UpgradePrecision F-StrikeJerkassBrainy BrunetteEnd of an EraYaoi FangirlFag HagCould Say It, But..."Eureka!" Momentand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 tropes for it, including Deadpan Snarker, Typhoid Mary, and Really Gets Around.