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Boys on the Side (1995)

A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.

  • Feb 3, 1995
  • 1h 55m
  • R

6.4/10

TMDB user score
273 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Boys on the Side is a 1995 comedy and drama film directed by Herbert Ross. Its leading cast includes Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker and Drew Barrymore. It runs for 1 hour 55 minutes.

Synopsis

After breaking up with her girlfriend, a nightclub singer, Jane, answers a personal ad from Robin, a real estate agent with AIDS, seeking a cross-country travel partner. On their journey from New York City to Los Angeles, the two stop by Pittsburgh to pick up Jane's friend Holly, who is trying to escape an abusive relationship. With three distinct personalities, the women must overcome their differences to help one another.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 55 minutes
Age rating (US)
R
Language
English
Audience signal
6.4/10 from 273 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Boys On The Side - Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Whoopi Goldberg Jane Deluca
  • Mary-Louise Parker Robin
  • Drew Barrymore Holly Pulchik-Lincoln
  • Matthew McConaughey Abe Lincoln
  • James Remar Alex
  • Billy Wirth Nick
  • Anita Gillette Elaine
  • Dennis Boutsikaris Massarelli
  • Estelle Parsons Louise
  • Amy Aquino Anna
  • Stan Egi Henry
  • Stephen Gevedon Johnny Figgis/Jane's Band
  • Amy Ray Indigo Girl
  • Emily Saliers Indigo Girl
  • Jude Ciccolella Jerry
  • Gedde Watanabe Steve
  • Jon Seda Pete
  • Mimi Toro Carrie

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