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A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship. - Boys on the Side
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Title: Boys on the Side

Release Date: 3 Feb 1995

Runtime: 1h 55m

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, Hera Productions, New Regency Pictures, Le Studio Canal+, Warner Bros. Pictures

Production Companies: Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, Hera Productions, New Regency Pictures, Le Studio Canal+, Warner Bros. Pictures

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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.316 (220 votes)

Cast

  • Jane Deluca: Whoopi Goldberg
  • Robin: Mary-Louise Parker
  • Holly Pulchik-Lincoln: Drew Barrymore
  • Abe Lincoln: Matthew McConaughey
  • Alex: James Remar
  • Nick: Billy Wirth
  • Jerry: Jude Ciccolella
  • Massarelli: Dennis Boutsikaris
  • Louise: Estelle Parsons
  • Anna: Amy Aquino
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