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Boys on the Side (1995)

R 115 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   3 February 1995 (USA)
6.1
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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... See full summary »

Director:

Herbert Ross

Writer:

Don Roos
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Whoopi Goldberg ...
Jane
Mary-Louise Parker ...
Robin
Drew Barrymore ...
Matthew McConaughey ...
Abe
James Remar ...
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 Emily Saliers ...
Indigo Girl
Jude Ciccolella ...
Jerry
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Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

Lesbian | AIDS | Real Estate Agent | On The Road | Singer  | See more »

Taglines:

A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong language and some sexuality See all certifications »

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Country:

USA | France

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Avec ou sans hommes See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$21,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$23,450,000 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color (DuArt)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Mary-Louise Parker lost 20 pounds to play her AIDS-stricken character. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Just before the diner scene with Holly and Robin, there is an outside shot of the van driving and Holly is clearly seen in the back seat. In the very next shot, from inside the van, Holly is driving. See more »

Quotes

Jane: ...Do you miss it?
Robin: What?
Jane: Sex.
Robin: Yeah, I do... You know what's weird? You never know the last time you sleep with somebody it's the last time. You're thinking: "Oh, we got problems, we got work to do," you know, but you never think... and then you break up and a month later you look back and you go: "Oh, that was it." That Tuesday or Friday or whenever, and you wished you paid attention because it was the last time... Well.
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Connections

Referenced in Girls Interrupted 3: Boys on the Side (2005) See more »

Soundtracks

"Why"
Written by Annie Lennox
Performed by Annie Lennox
Courtesy of Arista Records See more »