Boys on the Side(1995)
A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.
Boys on the Side 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.
Boys on the Side (1995) is a comedy and drama film directed by Herbert Ross, released on February 3, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker, Drew Barrymore and Matthew McConaughey. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 271 ratings.
- Director:
- Herbert Ross
- Writers:
- Don Roos
- Producers:
- Steven Reuther, Arnon Milchan, Herbert Ross
- Cinematographer:
- Donald E. Thorin
- Composer:
- David Newman
- Production:
- Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, Hera Productions, New Regency Pictures, Le Studio Canal+
- Budget:
- $21,000,000
- Revenue:
- $23,450,000
- Status:
- Released
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Boys on the Side Cast & Crew
Main cast
Whoopi Goldberg
as Jane Deluca
Mary-Louise Parker
as Robin
Drew Barrymore
as Holly Pulchik-Lincoln
Matthew McConaughey
as Abe Lincoln
James Remar
as Alex
Billy Wirth
as Nick
Anita Gillette
as Elaine
Dennis Boutsikaris
as Massarelli
Estelle Parsons
as Louise
Amy Aquino
as Anna
Stan Egi
as Henry
Stephen Gevedon
as Johnny Figgis/Jane's Band
Key crew
Directed by Herbert Ross, written by Don Roos, produced by Steven Reuther, Arnon Milchan and Herbert Ross.
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Boys on the Side Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 271 ratings.
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Boys on the Side – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boys on the Side online?
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Boys on the Side (1995) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Boys on the Side?
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The main cast of Boys on the Side (1995) includes Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker, Drew Barrymore, Matthew McConaughey and James Remar. The film was directed by Herbert Ross. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boys on the Side released?
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Boys on the Side was released on February 3, 1995 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Boys on the Side worth watching?
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Boys on the Side (1995) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 271 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Boys on the Side?
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