Boys on the Side(1995)
“A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.”
Overview
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.
Director
Herbert Ross
Studio
Regency Enterprises
Budget
$21M
Revenue
$23M
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$21M
Box Office
$23M
Production Companies
Regency Enterprises • Alcor Films • Hera Productions
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Where can I watch Boys on the Side?▼
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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.
Who directed Boys on the Side?▼
Boys on the Side was directed by Herbert Ross and released in 1995. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is Boys on the Side?▼
Boys on the Side has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in Boys on the Side?▼
The cast of Boys on the Side includes 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 and more.
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