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Boys on the Side

R1h 55m1995Herbert Ross
IMDb: 6.5/10Rotten: 73%Metacritic: 60/100
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"A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship."

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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FriendshipEscapeAidsHomophobiaHomicideRoommatesCar JourneyFemale FriendshipRoad TripFriends

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What is Boys on the Side (1995) 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…

Who stars in Boys on the Side?

Boys on the Side stars Whoopi Goldberg (Jane Deluca), Mary-Louise Parker (Robin), Drew Barrymore (Holly Pulchik-Lincoln), Matthew McConaughey (Abe Lincoln), James Remar (Alex). The film was directed by Herbert Ross.

How long is Boys on the Side?

Boys on the Side has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1995. It is rated R.

Is Boys on the Side worth watching?

Boys on the Side holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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