Boys on the Side

Film - 1995 - Comedy, Drama

The story

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.

Directed by

Herbert Ross

Starring

Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker, Drew Barrymore, Matthew McConaughey, James Remar, Billy Wirth

Where to watch

stan

Ratings

IMDb 6.5 out of 10

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Film · 1995 · Comedy · Drama

Boys on the Side

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The story

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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IMDb
6.5 / 10
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73%
Tomatometer
3.39 / 5
21k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.4 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreComedy, Drama
Runtime1h 55m
RatedMA15+
Release1995-02-03
Where to watch
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