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The Ryan White Story

  • TV Movie
  • 1989
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
914
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Lukas Haas and Judith Light in The Ryan White Story (1989)
BiographyDrama

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

  • Director
    • John Herzfeld
  • Writers
    • Phil Penningroth
    • John Herzfeld
  • Stars
    • Judith Light
    • Lukas Haas
    • Michael Bowen
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    914
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Herzfeld
    • Writers
      • Phil Penningroth
      • John Herzfeld
    • Stars
      • Judith Light
      • Lukas Haas
      • Michael Bowen
    • 10User reviews
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    Ryan White in The Ryan White Story (1989)
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    Ryan White in The Ryan White Story (1989)
    Ryan White in The Ryan White Story (1989)
    Ryan White in The Ryan White Story (1989)
    Ryan White in The Ryan White Story (1989)
    Ryan White in The Ryan White Story (1989)
    Ryan White in The Ryan White Story (1989)
    Ryan White in The Ryan White Story (1989)

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    Judith Light
    Judith Light
    • Jeanne White
    Lukas Haas
    Lukas Haas
    • Ryan White
    Michael Bowen
    Michael Bowen
    • Harley
    Nikki Cox
    Nikki Cox
    • Andrea White
    George Dzundza
    George Dzundza
    • Dr. Kleiman
    Valerie Landsburg
    Valerie Landsburg
    • Loretta
    Sarah Jessica Parker
    Sarah Jessica Parker
    • Laura
    Mitchell Ryan
    Mitchell Ryan
    • Tom
    • (as Mitch Ryan)
    Peter Scolari
    Peter Scolari
    • David Day
    Grace Zabriskie
    Grace Zabriskie
    • Gloria White
    George C. Scott
    George C. Scott
    • Charles Vaughan Sr.
    Kathy Wagner
    Kathy Wagner
    • Sue Hatch
    Casey Ellison
    • Heath
    Cliff Bemis
    Cliff Bemis
    • WKKI Radio
    Mark Joy
    • Charles Vaughan Jr.
    Ryan White
    Ryan White
    • Chad
    Robert Albertia
    • Judge Noland
    Kurek Ashley
    • Jim
    • Director
      • John Herzfeld
    • Writers
      • Phil Penningroth
      • John Herzfeld
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The real Ryan White appeared in this movie as another AIDS patient (with the feeding tube) named Chad. He died a year after this movie aired on TV, in April 1990.
    • Quotes

      Judith Light: I'm Judith Light. The film you are about to see 'The Ryan White Story' is being shown in an encore presentation as a tribute to Ryan.

      [Narrating]

      Judith Light: I played his mother, Jeanne, and through the filming I came to know him. I remember Ryan for his enthusiasm and his passion for life. He was with us from start to finish as we filmed his story. He was everywhere; caring, helping; and above all savoring the experience. I will forever miss him. His courage inspired us; his sheer warmed us; and his grace made our troubles insignificant. Ryan always considered making this movie the highlight of his life.

    • Crazy credits
      A shot of Judith Light, Lukas Haas, and Nikki Cox fades into a shot of the real Jeanne White, Ryan White, and Andrea White.
    • Connections
      Referenced in My Brother's Keeper (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Small Town
      Written and composed by John Mellencamp

      Performed by John Mellencamp

      Furnished by EMI Full Keel Music (ASCAP)

    User reviews10

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    touching though
    As a Hemophiliac who contracted HIV... Ryan White Story,The was important and made survival seem like an option. so here i am today a disease inside of me that has lived longer than my girlfriend and I'm 23. and that's how i told her. It's not at the caliber of "And the Band Played" on, but jeez it's better than most network movies... I was relatively lucky to be a little bit younger... I was only exploited and shunned by a few... but the fight of irish blood and a good survival-istic sense of humor. And Ryan White is in it...
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    • brableyjam
    • Sep 5, 2001

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 16, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ryan White Story
    • Filming locations
      • Statesville, North Carolina, USA(location)
    • Production companies
      • Landsburg Company
      • Saban International
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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