Boyfriends (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1996, Boyfriends is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Tom Hunsinger, running about 81 minutes. “Who Needs Them?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Paul, Matt, and Will (in their 30s) have been friends for years. They converge at the seaside for the weekend, each with a boyfriend in tow. Paul is with Ben, his companion of five years: their relationship is on the rocks after months of Paul's moodiness since his brother Mark died. Matt brings Owen, whom he's dated for three months and wants to live with; to everyone else, they seem singularly.
Who’s in it. Boyfriends stars James Dreyfus as Paul, Mark Sands as Ben, Andrew Ableson as Owen and Michael Urwin as Matt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Boyfriends has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boyfriends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boyfriends tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boyfriends (1996)?
- In US, Boyfriends is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boyfriends worth watching?
- Boyfriends holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boyfriends?
- Boyfriends stars James Dreyfus, Mark Sands, Andrew Ableson, Michael Urwin and David Coffey.
- When was Boyfriends released?
- Boyfriends was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.