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•6.4•Released
ComedyDrama
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.
Director
Herbert Ross
Writer
Don Roos
Budget
$21M
Revenue
$23M
Languages
English
Studio
Regency Enterprises
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
Production
Company
Regency Enterprises
Company
Alcor Films
Company
Hera Productions
Company
New Regency Pictures
Company
Le Studio Canal+
Producer
Steven Reuther
Producer
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Herbert Ross
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