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Boys on the Side (1995) 6.0
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Metascore: 61/100
Reviews: 38 user | 27 critic | 18 from Metacritic.com 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. Her advertisement is answered by Jane, who at first ... See full summary » Director:Herbert RossWriter:Don Roos |
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Cast
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| Whoopi Goldberg | ... |
Jane
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| Mary-Louise Parker | ... |
Robin
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| Drew Barrymore | ... | ||
| Matthew McConaughey | ... |
Abe
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| James Remar | ... | ||
| Billy Wirth | ... |
Nick
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| Anita Gillette | ... |
Elaine
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| Dennis Boutsikaris | ... |
Massarelli
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| Estelle Parsons | ... |
Louise
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| Amy Aquino | ... |
Anna
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| Stan Egi | ... |
Henry
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| Stephen Gevedon | ... |
Johnny Figgis /
Jane's Band
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| Amy Ray | ... |
Indigo Girl
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Emily Saliers | ... |
Indigo Girl
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| Jude Ciccolella | ... |
Jerry
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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. Her advertisement is answered by Jane, who at first was uncertain about her. A stop in Pittsburgh picks up a third, Holly, escaping a violent and drug-dealing partner. Girls on the road, reaching understanding, respect, and care for each other. But this trio is different - Jane a lesbian, Robin suffering with AIDS, Holly running from her past, seeking one-night stands and a good man. Written by Bruce Cameron <dumarest@midcoast.com>
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A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong language and some sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
3 February 1995 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A proposito di donne See more »Filming Locations:
Bendix Diner - Route 17 and Williams Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$21,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$23,450,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Color (DuArt)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Robin: No sir but at times I understand the inclination.
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Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
Performed by Elvis Presley
Courtesy of the RCA Records Label of BMG Music
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When Jane & Robin first hit the road, (just after Robin appears saying "good morning"), the World Trade Center towers are briefly seen in the background as they are driving. See more »Goofs
After leaving NY, Jane and Robin appear to drive an entire day & then spend the night in a motel. There, Robin mentions to Jane that in order to get to Pittsburgh by noon the following day, they'll need to leave by 8:00am. Pittsburgh is less than 6 hours from NY which means they would have only driven 2 hours on the 1st day before stopping to stay overnight in a hotel. See more »Quotes
Massarelli, Prosecuting Attorney: Are you a lesbian too, Ms. Nickerson?Robin: No sir but at times I understand the inclination.
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Soundtracks
"Jailhouse Rock"Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
Performed by Elvis Presley
Courtesy of the RCA Records Label of BMG Music
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POSSIBLE SPOLIERS AHEAD!
Great movie about three women (Whoppi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker, Drew Barrymore) and their various adventures as they travel cross-country. Goldberg plays a lesbian, Parker plays a straight woman with AIDS and Barrymore a pregnant, unwed woman. All three are fantastic and the film manages (more or less) to juggle many plot elements (AIDS, lesbianism, pregnancy, drugs, violence, murder etc etc) and deal with them all effectively.
Parker is probably the first woman ever to play a straight woman with AIDS in a major Hollywood film--quite a feat. Goldberg and Barrymore are just letter perfect in their roles. Also the unknown Matthew McConaughey (absolutely gorgeous with a buff body and blue eyes blazing) and Estelle Parsons (as Parker's mother) give strong supporting performances. The film is long but never dull and it all ends to a very moving final sequence--I cry every time I see it!
Two minor quibbles--it takes Barrymore over a year to have her baby and there are obvious cuts in the second half of the movie (I assume this was to keep the film down to two hours). But these are minor problems. A very funny, very moving film. Don't miss it!