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Boys on the Side
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Director:
Herbert Ross
Writer (WGA):
Don Roos (written by)
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Release Date:
3 February 1995 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama more
Tagline:
A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.
Plot:
Jane is a night club singer, out of work. Robin is a quirky real estate agent looking for a ride-share to accompany her to California... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 2 nominations more
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Great Film! more (36 total)

Cast

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Whoopi Goldberg ... Jane

Mary-Louise Parker ... Robin

Drew Barrymore ... Holly

Matthew McConaughey ... Abe

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
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Avec ou sans hommes (France)
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Runtime:
115 min
Country:
USA | France
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR
Certification:
Philippines:R-18 | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | Peru:14 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:18 | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:R | Germany:12 | Iceland:12
Filming Locations:
Bendix Diner - Route 17 and Williams Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, USA more
Company:
Alcor Films more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Mary-Louise Parker lost 20 pounds to play her AIDS-stricken character. more
Goofs:
Continuity: The coconut drink during the mini-golf scene. more
Quotes:
Elaine: I do the best I can, honey. I know it's not enough, and I'm sorry. But that's what you get in life, you know? You get whoever you end up with. Whoever is willing to stick by you, and fight for you, when everyone else is gone. And it ain't always who you expect. But you just have to make do. more
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Referenced in 101 Most Unforgettable SNL Moments (2004) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Half And Half more

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3 out of 5 people found the following review useful.
Great Film!, 22 December 2001
Author: Charity Grace Campbell (Charitywork@yahoo.com) from Goldsboro, North Carolina

Boys on the Side is an awesome movie with a great cast! The whole thing is funny, and warmhearted while dealing tenderly with some rough issues. Drew Barrymore will steal your heart and you'll feel highly sympathetic for the other characters. The three women bond over a road trip, all of them with a secret to be revealed! This is a wonderful, fun and yet serious movie. Seems long but it's worth it. 10/10

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