Boys on the Side (1995)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Boys on the Side
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | JustWatch TV Free, Rakuten TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Hollywood Suite | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | JustWatch TV Free, Rakuten TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| India | VI movies and tv | — | — |
| Germany | JustWatch TV Free, Rakuten TV, Wedo TV | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| France | Rakuten TV | — | — |
| Spain | JustWatch TV Free, Rakuten TV | — | — |
| Italy | JustWatch TV Free, Rakuten TV | — | — |
| Netherlands | Rakuten TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Boys on the Side in 16 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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 relationship. With three distinct personalities, the women must overcome their differences to help one another. Boys on the Side is a Comedy, Drama movie, released on 1995-02-03, runtime 115 minutes.
Is Boys on the Side worth watching?
TMDB users rate Boys on the Side 6.4 out of 10 from 273 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Boys on the Side?
In the United States, Boys on the Side is free to watch on YouTube Free and Plex and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Herbert Ross
Cast
- Whoopi Goldberg as Jane Deluca
- Mary-Louise Parker as Robin
- Drew Barrymore as Holly Pulchik-Lincoln
- Matthew McConaughey as Abe Lincoln
- James Remar as Alex
- Billy Wirth as Nick
- Anita Gillette as Elaine
- Dennis Boutsikaris as Massarelli
- Estelle Parsons as Louise
- Amy Aquino as Anna
- Stan Egi as Henry
- Stephen Gevedon as Johnny Figgis/Jane's Band
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Sources
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