The Boys in the Band
2020, English. Directed by Joe Mantello.
At a birthday party in 1968 New York, a surprise guest and a drunken game leave seven gay friends reckoning with unspoken feelings and buried truths.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 474 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Boys in the Band
The Boys in the Band is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 30 September 2020
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ned Martel, Mart Crowley
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What The Boys in the Band is based on
The Boys in the Band is based on The Boys in the Band, a 1968 play or musical by Mart Crowley.
Play or musical · 1968
The Boys in the Band
By Mart Crowley
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The Boys in the Band: quick answers
Is The Boys in the Band worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 474 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Boys in the Band?
The Boys in the Band runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does The Boys in the Band have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Boys in the Band. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Boys in the Band parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Boys in the Band is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Boys in the Band on?
The Boys in the Band is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Boys in the Band?
If you liked The Boys in the Band, try The Boys in the Band, The Normal Heart, Naked as We Came.
Who directed The Boys in the Band?
The Boys in the Band (2020) was directed by Joe Mantello and stars Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer.
What is The Boys in the Band based on?
The Boys in the Band is based on The Boys in the Band, a 1968 play or musical by Mart Crowley.