Boys on the Side (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1995, Boys on the Side is a comedy and drama film directed by Herbert Ross, running about 115 minutes. “A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Boys on the Side stars Whoopi Goldberg as Jane Deluca, Mary-Louise Parker as Robin, Drew Barrymore as Holly Pulchik-Lincoln and Matthew McConaughey as Abe Lincoln, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Boys on the Side has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $23.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boys on the Side page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boys on the Side tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boys on the Side (1995)?
- In US, Boys on the Side is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boys on the Side worth watching?
- Boys on the Side holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boys on the Side?
- Boys on the Side stars Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker, Drew Barrymore, Matthew McConaughey and James Remar.
- When was Boys on the Side released?
- Boys on the Side was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.