Boys and Girls (2000)

A friendship is put to the ultimate test when two best friends wind up in bed together.

Director:

Robert Iscove

Writers:

Andrew Lowery, Andrew Miller

Stars:

Brendon Ryan Barrett, Gay Thomas Wilson, Claire Forlani

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brendon Ryan Barrett	...	Young Ryan Walker
Gay Thomas Wilson	...	N.Y. Flight Attendant (as Gay Thomas-Wilson)
Raquel Beaudene	...	Young Jennifer Burrows
Claire Forlani	...	Jennifer Burrows
David Smigelski	...	Homecoming King
Blake Shields	...	Homecoming Knight
Freddie Prinze Jr.	...	Ryan Walker
Alyson Hannigan	...	Betty
Jason Biggs	...	Hunter / Steve
Amanda Detmer	...	Amy
Sean Maysonet	...	Michael
John X	...	D.J. at Club
Tsianina Joelson	...	Girl in Bar
Kristofer Mickelson	...	Big Guy
Matt Carmody	...	Kirt

Storyline

Jennifer and Ryan are students at UC Berkeley, acquaintances off and on since early adolescence. She's quick, witty, ironic, literary, and independent; he's deliberate, literal, serious, studying structural engineering, always working on a plan. They take walks, they console each other over break-ups, he shares his plans. She's headed for Italy after graduation. Then, to their equal surprise, they spend a night together. Her response is to skitter away from continued intimacy and want to stay friends; he's hurt by her response, so he withdraws. Can it all get sorted out before she leaves town?

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Plot Keywords:

friendship | best friend | break up | golden gate bridge | lesbian kiss | 

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Taglines:

Warning: _SEX_ Changes Everything

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 June 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Chicos y chicas

Filming Locations:

Berkeley, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$16,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$7,008,950 (USA) (16 June 2000)

Gross:

$20,627,372 (USA) (28 July 2000)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Punch 21 Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Anna Friel was originally cast as Jennifer Burrows.

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Goofs

When Jeniffer meets Ryann after her graduation the Golden Gate is in the mist. As he walks away there is sunny weather.

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Quotes

[first lines]
N.Y. Flight Attendant: Can I help you?
Ryan: I don't know. Can you?

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Crazy Credits

In a dream sequence during the credits, Hunter visits a department store, tries on a pair of Jaguar boxers and meets four Victoria's Secret models who really like farting. We then see him talking to Amy's psychologist, inquiring what she thinks the dream means.

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Connections

References When Harry Met Sally... (1989)

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Soundtracks

"Happiness"
Performed by Regurgitator

User Reviews

A decent movie...

This movie is an interesting piece of filmwork. The characters are completely believable, the story is effective and funny, and the actors pull it off with such distinction, I have new faith in Prinze's ability to act. Many say these are the only roles he's good in - so what? If this type of character is what he does best, let him stick to it. Claire Forlani is a new face, but bright and powerful, with the kind of new charm we first got from Hewitt or Gellar. This movie is a romance, so it may not appeal to everyone, but altogether, it is a decent movie, recommended for about 10 and up.