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Boys on the Side

  • 19951995
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  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
13K
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Drew Barrymore, Whoopi Goldberg, and Mary-Louise Parker in Boys on the Side (1995)
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  • Comedy
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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.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
13K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Herbert Ross
  • Writer
    • Don Roos
  • Stars
    • Whoopi Goldberg
    • Mary-Louise Parker
    • Drew Barrymore
Top credits
  • Director
    • Herbert Ross
  • Writer
    • Don Roos
  • Stars
    • Whoopi Goldberg
    • Mary-Louise Parker
    • Drew Barrymore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 55User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos1

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    Drew Barrymore, Whoopi Goldberg, and Mary-Louise Parker in Boys on the Side (1995)
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    Drew Barrymore in Boys on the Side (1995)
    Whoopi Goldberg and Mary-Louise Parker in Boys on the Side (1995)
    Herbert Ross in Boys on the Side (1995)
    Whoopi Goldberg and Mary-Louise Parker in Boys on the Side (1995)
    Drew Barrymore and Whoopi Goldberg in Boys on the Side (1995)
    Drew Barrymore, Matthew McConaughey, and Stan Egi in Boys on the Side (1995)
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    Top cast

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    Whoopi Goldberg
    Whoopi Goldberg
    • Janeas Jane
    Mary-Louise Parker
    Mary-Louise Parker
    • Robinas Robin
    Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore
    • Hollyas Holly
    Matthew McConaughey
    Matthew McConaughey
    • Abeas Abe
    James Remar
    James Remar
    • Alexas Alex
    Billy Wirth
    Billy Wirth
    • Nickas Nick
    Anita Gillette
    Anita Gillette
    • Elaineas Elaine
    Dennis Boutsikaris
    Dennis Boutsikaris
    • Massarellias Massarelli
    Estelle Parsons
    Estelle Parsons
    • Louiseas Louise
    Amy Aquino
    Amy Aquino
    • Annaas Anna
    Stan Egi
    Stan Egi
    • Henryas Henry
    Stephen Gevedon
    Stephen Gevedon
    • Johnny Figgisas Johnny Figgis…
    Amy Ray
    Amy Ray
    • Indigo Girlas Indigo Girl
    Emily Saliers
    • Indigo Girlas Indigo Girl
    Jude Ciccolella
    Jude Ciccolella
    • Jerryas Jerry
    Gedde Watanabe
    Gedde Watanabe
    • Steveas Steve
    • (as Gede Watanabe)
    Jon Seda
    Jon Seda
    • Peteas Pete
    • (as Jonathan Seda)
    Mimi Toro
    • Carrieas Carrie
    • Director
      • Herbert Ross
    • Writer
      • Don Roos
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • 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

    User reviews55

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Friends.
    A very sweet and tender movie about friendship between a group of women. It can move a little slow at times but it makes up for it. Good performances and good writing. A story about letting go, adapting to change, surviving, moving on, forgiveness, and just enjoying boys on the side like a soda or a bag of chips. :) Anything you want, you got it.
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    Details

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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
      • Alcor Films
      • Canal+
      • Hera Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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