Boys on the Side
A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.
1995 | 115m | English
Popularity: 1 (history)
| Director: | Herbert Ross |
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| Writer: | Don Roos |
| Staring: |
| After breaking up with her girlfriend, a nightclub singer, Jane, answers a personal ad from Robin, a real estate agent with AIDS, seeking a cross-country travel partner. On their journey from New York City to Los Angeles, the two stop by Pittsburgh to pick up Jane's friend Holly, who is trying to escape an abusive relationship. With three distinct personalities, the women must overcome their differences to help one another. | |
| Release Date: | Feb 03, 1995 |
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| Director: | Herbert Ross |
| Writer: | Don Roos |
| Genres: | Comedy, Drama |
| Keywords | aids, homophobia, roommates, homicide, car journey, female friendship, friendship, road trip, friends, escape, domestic violence, fresh start, abusive boyfriend, lesbian, chosen family |
| Production Companies | Warner Bros. Pictures, Le Studio Canal+, Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, New Regency Pictures, Hera Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $23,450,000
Budget: $21,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Whoopi Goldberg | Jane Deluca |
| Mary-Louise Parker | Robin |
| Drew Barrymore | Holly Pulchik-Lincoln |
| Matthew McConaughey | Abe Lincoln |
| James Remar | Alex |
| Billy Wirth | Nick |
| Jude Ciccolella | Jerry |
| Dennis Boutsikaris | Massarelli |
| Estelle Parsons | Louise |
| Amy Aquino | Anna |
| Lori Alan | Girl with Attitude |
| Anita Gillette | Elaine |
| Stan Egi | Henry |
| Stephen Gevedon | Johnny Figgis/Jane's Band |
| Amy Ray | Indigo Girl |
| Emily Saliers | Indigo Girl |
| Gedde Watanabe | Steve |
| Jon Seda | Pete |
| Mimi Toro | Carrie |
| Mary Anne McGarry | Dr. Newbauer |
| Michael Storm | Tommy |
| Danielle Shuman | Young Robin |
| Julian Neil | Nightclub Owner |
| Niecy Nash-Betts | Woman at Diner |
| Ted Zurkowski | Drug Buyer |
| Jill C. Klein | Waitress |
| Marnie Crossen | Nurse |
| Aaron Lustig | Judge |
| Terri White | Female Guard |
| George Georgiadis | Cab Driver |
| Cheryl A. Kelly | Hotel Clerk |
| Adria Contreras | Mary Todd (5 Months) |
| Malika Edwards | Mary Todd (10 Months) |
| Pablo Espinosa | New Mexico Police |
| Kevin La Presle | New Mexico Police |
| John F. Manfredonia | Obstetrician |
| James Shuffield | Gynecologist |
| Thomas Kevin Danaher | Tuscon Police |
| Richard Lowell McDole | Tuscon Police |
| Don Hewitt Sr. | Tow Truck Driver |
| Andy Duppin | Tow Truck Driver |
| Alan Mirikitani | Jane's Band |
| Joe Pyles | Jane's Band |
| Worthy Davis | Jane's Band |
| Joshua Segal | Indigo Girls' Band |
| Breta La Von | Indigo Girls' Band |
| Patrice Jones | Indigo Girls' Band |
| Tito Larriva | Indigo Girls' Band |
| Gary Montemer | Indigo Girls' Band |
| Vernon Francisco | Desert Suns Band |
| Joseph Alfieri | Bartender (voice) |
| Fidelis Manuel | Desert Suns Band |
| Sylvester Oliver | Desert Suns Band |
| Benedict Martinez | Desert Suns Band |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Michael R. Miller | Editor |
| Don Roos | Writer |
| Herbert Ross | Director |
| David Newman | Original Music Composer |
| Donald E. Thorin | Director of Photography |
| Joni Avery | Stunt Double |
| Kym Washington Longino | Stunt Double |
| Ken Adam | Production Design |
| Hank McCann | Casting |
| Rick Simpson | Set Decoration |
| William F. O'Brien | Art Direction |
| Gloria Gresham | Costume Designer |
| Fern Buchner | Key Makeup Artist |
| Angel De Angelis | Key Hair Stylist |
| Julia L. Walker | Hairstylist |
| Michael Germain | Key Makeup Artist |
| Barry K. Thomas | First Assistant Director |
| David M. Dunlap | Second Unit Director |
| Hilbert Hakim | Second Assistant Director |
| Nandi Bowe | Second Assistant Director |
| Phil Neilson | Stunt Coordinator |
| James F. Boyle | Gaffer |
| Jerry DeBlau | Gaffer |
| Wayne Fitzgerald | Title Designer |
| Mo Henry | Negative Cutter |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Steven Reuther | Producer |
| Patricia Karlan | Executive Producer |
| Don Roos | Executive Producer |
| Arnon Milchan | Producer |
| Herbert Ross | Producer |
| Patrick McCormick | Co-Producer |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
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| 2024 | 4 | 15 | 23 | 12 |
| 2024 | 5 | 16 | 27 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 | 16 | 28 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 | 16 | 29 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 6 |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 6 |
| 2024 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 5 |
| 2024 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 6 |
| 2024 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 7 |
| 2025 | 1 | 11 | 18 | 7 |
| 2025 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 816 | 816 |