Boys on the Side

19951995
RR
1h 55min

Drew Barrymore, Whoopi Goldberg, and Mary-Louise Parker in Boys on the Side (1995)

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Robin shares a ride in her car with Jane from New York to Los Angeles. They stop at Jane's friend Holly's place in Pittsburgh and take her with them west, making a long stop in Tucson. The t... Read allRobin shares a ride in her car with Jane from New York to Los Angeles. They stop at Jane's friend Holly's place in Pittsburgh and take her with them west, making a long stop in Tucson. The three very different women become close friends.Robin shares a ride in her car with Jane from New York to Los Angeles. They stop at Jane's friend Holly's place in Pittsburgh and take her with them west, making a long stop in Tucson. The three very different women become close friends.

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Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations

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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 Los Angeles. 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. —Bruce Cameron <dumarest@midcoast.com>

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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
Parents guide

Trivia
As the part of Holly hadn't been cast, Whoopi Goldberg suggested her close personal friend, Drew Barrymore. The two have been friends since Barrymore visited the set of The Color Purple (1985) in 1985.

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.

Quotes
Massarelli, Prosecuting Attorney: Are you a lesbian too, Ms. Nickerson?
Robin: No sir but at times I understand the inclination.

Connections
Featured in At the Movies: Boys on the Side/Highlander: The Final Dimension/In the Mouth of Madness/The Secret of Roan Inish (1995)

Soundtracks
Piece Of My Heart
Written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns (as Bert Burns)
Performed by Whoopi Goldberg

Top review

8/10

Poignant and Sweet

Another film that I liked a lot more than I thought I would. Drew Barrymore was as adorable as ever, even though she was playing a ditzy blonde. Mary-Louise Parker really made this film. Her frail cuteness with the edge of toughness when necessary was perfect. And Whoopi Goldberg played it in an understated way that shows her talent, that she can handle a lot more than the over-the-top comedic roles that she is so famous for. Matthew McConaughey plays a caricature, so there is really no indication of talent there. The ending swims in poignancy, without getting (too) cloying. This film is definitely worth a look.

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Release date
- February 3, 1995 (United States)
Countries of origin
- United States
- France
Language
- English
Also known as
- Erkek yok, problem yok
Filming locations
- Tucson, Arizona, USA
Production companies
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Budget
- $21,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $23,440,188
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,808,873
- Feb 5, 1995
Gross worldwide
- $23,440,188

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Runtime
- 1h 55min
Color
- Black and White
Sound mix
Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
- 2.35 : 1

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