The Boys in the Band (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2020, The Boys in the Band is a drama film directed by Joe Mantello, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. At a birthday party in 1968 New York, a surprise guest and a drunken game leave seven gay friends reckoning with unspoken feelings and buried truths.
Who’s in it. The Boys in the Band stars Jim Parsons as Michael, Zachary Quinto as Harold, Matt Bomer as Donald and Andrew Rannells as Larry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Boys in the Band has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boys in the Band page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boys in the Band tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boys in the Band (2020)?
- In US, The Boys in the Band is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boys in the Band worth watching?
- The Boys in the Band holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boys in the Band?
- The Boys in the Band stars Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Andrew Rannells and Michael Benjamin Washington.
- When was The Boys in the Band released?
- The Boys in the Band was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.