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FilmComedyDrama

Boys on the Side (1995)

R · 1995-02-03 · 1h 55m · EN
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A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.

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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Don RoosWriterHerbert RossDirector
Budget
$21M
Box office
$23.5M

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Whoopi GoldbergWhoopi GoldbergJane DelucaMary-Louise ParkerMary-Louise ParkerRobinDrew BarrymoreDrew BarrymoreHolly Pulchik-LincolnMatthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaugheyAbe LincolnJames RemarJames RemarAlexBilly WirthBilly WirthNickJude CiccolellaJude CiccolellaJerryDennis BoutsikarisDennis BoutsikarisMassarelliEstelle ParsonsEstelle ParsonsLouiseAmy AquinoAmy AquinoAnnaLori AlanLori AlanGirl with AttitudeAnita GilletteAnita GilletteElaine

Keywords

Road tripFriendshipFriendsHomicideEscapeRoommateAidsHomophobiaFemale friendshipFemale musicianCar journeyDomestic violenceLesbianFresh startAbusive boyfriendChosen family

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityRoad Trip · Friendship · FriendsDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityChosen FamilyDirector preference203907Actor preference20709 · 11361 · 56676

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Frequently asked questions about Boys on the Side

What is Boys on the Side about?

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.

How long is Boys on the Side?

Boys on the Side has a runtime of 115 minutes.

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