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Boys on the Side

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

6.4

1995•1h 55m

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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Cast

Photo of Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg

Jane Deluca

Photo of Mary-Louise Parker

Mary-Louise Parker

Robin

Photo of Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore

Holly Pulchik-Lincoln

Photo of Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

Abe Lincoln

Photo of James Remar

James Remar

Alex

Photo of Billy Wirth

Billy Wirth

Nick

Photo of Anita Gillette

Anita Gillette

Elaine

Photo of Dennis Boutsikaris

Dennis Boutsikaris

Massarelli

Photo of Estelle Parsons

Estelle Parsons

Louise

Photo of Amy Aquino

Amy Aquino

Anna

Photo of Stan Egi

Stan Egi

Henry

Photo of Stephen Gevedon

Stephen Gevedon

Johnny Figgis/Jane's Band

Photo of Amy Ray

Amy Ray

Indigo Girl

Photo of Emily Saliers

Emily Saliers

Indigo Girl

Photo of Jude Ciccolella

Jude Ciccolella

Jerry

Photo of Gedde Watanabe

Gedde Watanabe

Steve

Photo of Jon Seda

Jon Seda

Pete

Photo of Lori Alan

Lori Alan

Girl with Attitude

Photo of Mary Anne McGarry

Mary Anne McGarry

Dr. Newbauer

Photo of Niecy Nash-Betts

Niecy Nash-Betts

Woman at Diner

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