Boys on the Side
1995, English. Directed by Herbert Ross.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 273 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Boys on the Side
Boys on the Side is streaming on VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Herbert RossDirector
- Whoopi GoldbergJane Deluca
- Mary-Louise ParkerRobin
- Drew BarrymoreHolly Pulchik-Lincoln
- Matthew McConaugheyAbe Lincoln
- James RemarAlex
- Billy WirthNick
- Anita GilletteElaine
- Dennis BoutsikarisMassarelli
- Estelle ParsonsLouise
- Amy AquinoAnna
- Stan EgiHenry
- Stephen GevedonJohnny Figgis/Jane's Band
Details
- Released
- 3 February 1995
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Written by
- Don Roos
- Budget
- $21M
- Box office
- $23M
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Boys on the Side: quick answers
Is Boys on the Side worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 273 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Boys on the Side?
Boys on the Side runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Boys on the Side have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Boys on the Side. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Boys on the Side parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Boys on the Side is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Boys on the Side on?
Boys on the Side is streaming on VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Boys on the Side?
If you liked Boys on the Side, try The Daytrippers, Burn Burn Burn, Grandma.
Who directed Boys on the Side?
Boys on the Side (1995) was directed by Herbert Ross and stars Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker, Drew Barrymore.