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And the Band Played On

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1993 | 140 min | Drama, TV Movie

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won 3 Emmys, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 20 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The story of the discovery of the AIDS epidemic and the political infighting of the scientific community hampering the early fight with it.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 3 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Made for Television Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Casting, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Editing for a Miniseries or a Special – Single Camera Production. Also nominated for 8 more Emmys, 2 Golden Globes and 1 DGA Award. Plus 8 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 111K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Roger Spottiswoode

  • Matthew ModineDr. Don Francis
  • Alan AldaDr. Robert Gallo
  • Patrick BauchauDr. Luc Montagnier
  • Nathalie BayeDr. Françoise Barre
  • Christian ClemensonDr. Dale Lawrence
  • David ClennonMr. Johnstone
  • Phil CollinsEddi Papasano
  • Bud CortAntique Shop Owner
  • Alex CourtneyDr. Mika Popovic
  • David DukesDr. Mervyn Silverman