In 1983, the pioneering nurses and caregivers of San Francisco General Hospital's Ward 5B defied convention by prioritizing compassion over protocol. Through intimate testimonials, this poignant documentary weaves a tapestry of unsung heroism, as these everyday champions comforted, protected, and cared for patients ravaged by AIDS, forging a beacon of humanity in the darkest of times.

In 1983, the pioneering nurses and caregivers of San Francisco General Hospital's Ward 5B defied convention by prioritizing compassion over protocol. Through intimate testimonials, this poignant documentary weaves a tapestry of unsung heroism, as these everyday champions comforted, protected, and cared for patients ravaged by AIDS, forging a beacon of humanity in the darkest of times.

Does 5B have end credit scenes?

No!

5B does not have end credit scenes.

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Metacritic

69

Metascore

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User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

100%

TOMATOMETER

review

97%

User Score

IMDb

7.8 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

62

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User Score

Letterboxd

3.5

From 85 fan ratings

Movie Insider

3.50/5

From 2 fan ratings

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