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And the Band Played On

1993·Movie
2h 20min
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes100%88%
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes100%88%

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Politics, society, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Strength. Friendship. Courage. Sometimes that’s all you have.

The story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic and the political infighting of the scientific community hampering the early fight with it.
Medical DramaSocial CommentaryPolitical IntrigueBased on True EventsEnsemble CastHistorical AccountScientific InvestigationDisease OutbreakIntense Dialogue

Crew

Directed by:
Roger Spottiswoode, Helen Caldwell, Albert M. Shapiro
Written by:
Arnold Schulman, Randy Shilts
Produced by:
Aaron Spelling, Arnold Schulman, Jeffrey Downer
Composed by:
Carter Burwell, Chris Jenkins, Adam Milo Smalley

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream And the Band Played On legally?

HBO Max

And the Band Played On is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is And the Band Played On worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is And the Band Played On rated?

Strong languageSexual content

Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is And the Band Played On?

2 h 20 min

And the Band Played On runs 2 h 20 min.

Is And the Band Played On based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on And the Band Played On?

Critics100
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate And the Band Played On higher (100) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is And the Band Played On in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch And the Band Played On?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for And the Band Played On in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for And the Band Played On, including Deadpan Snarker, Typhoid Mary, Really Gets Around.