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Boys on the Side
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Boys on the Side

1995-02-03 · 115 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Drama

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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Directors
Herbert Ross
Production companies
Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, Hera Productions, New Regency Pictures, Le Studio Canal+
Countries
France, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 21,000,000
Revenue
USD 23,450,000

Top Cast

Whoopi GoldbergWhoopi GoldbergJane Deluca
Mary-Louise ParkerMary-Louise ParkerRobin
Drew BarrymoreDrew BarrymoreHolly Pulchik-Lincoln
Matthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaugheyAbe Lincoln
James RemarJames RemarAlex
Billy WirthBilly WirthNick
Anita GilletteAnita GilletteElaine
Dennis BoutsikarisDennis BoutsikarisMassarelli
Estelle ParsonsEstelle ParsonsLouise
Amy AquinoAmy AquinoAnna
Stan EgiStan EgiHenry
Stephen GevedonStephen GevedonJohnny Figgis/Jane's Band
Amy RayAmy RayIndigo Girl
Emily SaliersEmily SaliersIndigo Girl
Jude CiccolellaJude CiccolellaJerry
Gedde WatanabeGedde WatanabeSteve
Jon SedaJon SedaPete
Mimi ToroCarrie
Lori AlanLori AlanGirl with Attitude
Mary Anne McGarryMary Anne McGarryDr. Newbauer

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