And the Band Played On
1993, English. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
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- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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And the Band Played On is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Roger SpottiswoodeDirector
- 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
- Richard GereThe Choreographer
- David Marshall GrantDennis Seeley
Details
- Released
- 11 September 1993
- Country
- United States of America
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What And the Band Played On is based on
And the Band Played On is based on And the Band Played On (1987) by Randy Shilts, published by St. Martin's Press.
1987
And the Band Played On
By Randy Shilts
Published by St. Martin's Press
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And the Band Played On: quick answers
Is And the Band Played On worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is And the Band Played On?
And the Band Played On runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does And the Band Played On have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for And the Band Played On. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
And the Band Played On parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for And the Band Played On yet.
Which OTT platform is And the Band Played On on?
And the Band Played On is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like And the Band Played On?
If you liked And the Band Played On, try Normal, TalhotBlond, Inherit the Wind.
Who directed And the Band Played On?
And the Band Played On (1993) was directed by Roger Spottiswoode and stars Matthew Modine, Alan Alda, Patrick Bauchau.
What is And the Band Played On based on?
And the Band Played On is based on And the Band Played On (1987) by Randy Shilts, published by St. Martin's Press.