


Film · Released
Boys on the Side
“A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.”
Boys on the Side at a glance
Boys on the Side is a 1995 comedy and drama film, running 1h 55m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: R in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on JustWatch TV Free, Rakuten TV and Apple TV Store.
Rated R in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1995-02-03
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 · 273 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmAfter 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.
Cast
14 names
Whoopi GoldbergJane Deluca
Mary-Louise ParkerRobin
Drew BarrymoreHolly Pulchik-Lincoln
Matthew McConaugheyAbe Lincoln
James RemarAlex
Billy WirthNick
Anita GilletteElaine
Dennis BoutsikarisMassarelli
Estelle ParsonsLouise
Amy AquinoAnna
Stan EgiHenry
Stephen GevedonJohnny Figgis/Jane's Band
Amy RayIndigo Girl
Emily SaliersIndigo GirlQuestions about Boys on the Side
Quick answersWhere can I watch Boys on the Side in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Boys on the Side is listed on JustWatch TV Free, Rakuten TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Boys on the Side suitable for children?
Boys on the Side is rated R in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Boys on the Side on PelisPlus UK?
Boys on the Side has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is Boys on the Side about?
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…
How long is Boys on the Side?
Boys on the Side runs for 1h 55m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Boys on the Side trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Boys on the Side (1995) Official Trailer - Whoopi Goldberg, Matthew McConaughey Movie HD without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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