Making the Boys (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2011, Making the Boys is a documentary film directed by Crayton Robey, running about 90 minutes. “Broadway Hollywood Success Betrayal Sex Death Redemption” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Before Prop 8, Milk or Will & Grace, before the AIDS epidemic, gay pride parades or the Stonewall uprising, "The Boys in the Band" changed everything. "Making the Boys" explores the drama, struggle and enduring legacy of the first-ever gay play and subsequent Hollywood movie to successfully reach a mainstream audience. Featuring anecdotes from the surviving cast and filmmakers, as well as perspectives by legendary figures from stage and screen, it traces the behind-the-scenes drama and lasting legacy of this cultural milestone.
Who’s in it. Making the Boys stars William Friedkin as Himself, Mart Crowley as Himself, Larry Kramer as Himself and Edward Albee as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Making the Boys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Making the Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Making the Boys tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Making the Boys (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Making the Boys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Making the Boys worth watching?
- Making the Boys holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Making the Boys?
- Making the Boys stars William Friedkin, Mart Crowley, Larry Kramer, Edward Albee and Dominick Dunne.
- When was Making the Boys released?
- Making the Boys was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.