---
title: 'The Ryan White Story (1989)'
type: 'film'
director: 'John Herzfeld'
released: '1989-01-01'
genres:
  - 'Drama'
  - 'History'
countries:
  - 'United States'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/the-ryan-white-story-1989'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098237/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# The Ryan White Story (1989)

1989 · Drama, History · United States


## Synopsis

The Ryan White Story is a 1989 American made-for-television biographical drama film starring Lukas Haas, and Judith Light, directed by John Herzfeld. The film first aired on the ABC network on January 16, 1989. It is based on the true story of the American teenager Ryan White, who became a national poster child for HIV/AIDS in the United States, after being expelled from middle school because of his infection. Nielsen ratings estimated that the movie was seen by 15 million viewers on the original airing.

## Credits

- **Director:** [John Herzfeld](https://cinepixo.com/people/john-herzfeld)

## Cast

- [Lukas Haas](https://cinepixo.com/people/lukas-haas)

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