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Boys on the Side

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

1995 · R · 1h 55m

Directed by Herbert Ross

6.4

TMDB audience score
273 votes, out of 10

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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 escape an abusive relationship. With three distinct personalities, the women must overcome their differences to help one another.

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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

  • Dennis Boutsikaris
    Massarelli

  • Estelle Parsons
    Louise

  • Amy Aquino
    Anna

  • Stan Egi
    Henry

  • Stephen Gevedon
    Johnny Figgis/Jane's Band

  • Amy Ray
    Indigo Girl

  • Emily Saliers
    Indigo Girl

  • Jude Ciccolella
    Jerry

  • Gedde Watanabe
    Steve

  • Jon Seda
    Pete

  • Mimi Toro
    Carrie