Boys on the Side
R“A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.”
1995·115 min·Released
Studio: Alcor Films, Hera Productions, Le Studio Canal+, New Regency Pictures, Regency Enterprises
6.4TMDb
6.5IMDb
73%RT
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Theatrical Feb 3, 1995
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France · English · USA
Overview
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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Crew
DirectorHerbert Ross
WriterDon Roos
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
Lori Alan
Girl with Attitude
Mary Anne McGarry
Dr. Newbauer
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Keywords
friendshipescapeaidshomophobiahomicideroommatescar journeyfemale friendshiproad tripfriendsdomestic violencefresh startabusive boyfriendlesbianchosen family
Details
Budget
$21M
Revenue
$23M
TMDb Votes
256
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026