Boys on the Side

"A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship."

1995 1h 55m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 272

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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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.

“A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.”

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Herbert Ross
Writers: Don Roos
Languages: English
Countries: France, United States of America

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ERA

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31 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Herbert Ross, shot by Donald E. Thorin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Newman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Michael R. Miller shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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ERA

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Whoopi Goldberg and Mary-Louise Parker and Drew Barrymore carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0112571 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Herbert Ross directs. Donald E. Thorin behind the camera. David Newman scores. Michael R. Miller cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in France, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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131 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: France, United States of America.
3Directed by Herbert Ross, shot by Donald E. Thorin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by David Newman. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Michael R. Miller shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Whoopi Goldberg and Mary-Louise Parker and Drew Barrymore carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.".
8IMDB entry: tt0112571 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 15 themes, including "friendship", "escape", "aids", "homophobia".