Boys on the Side

Name: Boys on the Side
Director: Herbert Ross
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1995
Duration: 1 h 55 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker, Drew Barrymore, Matthew McConaughey, James Remar

A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.

19951h 55m6.4(266 votes)

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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 es…

Boys on the Side (1995) is a comedy and drama film directed by Herbert Ross. It stars Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker, and Drew Barrymore. The film runs for 1 hour 55 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 266 votes.

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Director

Herbert Ross

Cast

Whoopi Goldberg

Jane Deluca

Mary-Louise Parker

Robin

Drew Barrymore

Holly Pulchik-Lincoln

Matthew McConaughey

Abe Lincoln

James Remar

Alex

Billy Wirth

Nick

Anita Gillette

Elaine

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Who stars in Boys on the Side?

Boys on the Side stars Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker, Drew Barrymore, and Matthew McConaughey, and was directed by Herbert Ross.

How long is Boys on the Side?

Boys on the Side has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes.

When did Boys on the Side come out?

Boys on the Side was released in 1995.

What genre is Boys on the Side?

Boys on the Side is a comedy and drama film.

Is Boys on the Side worth watching?

Boys on the Side holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.