Boys on the Side (1995)

  • R
  • 02/03/1995 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 55m

A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.

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.

Herbert Ross

Director

Don Roos

Writer

Cast

Whoopi Goldberg's headshot

Whoopi Goldberg

Jane Deluca
Mary-Louise Parker's headshot

Mary-Louise Parker

Robin
Drew Barrymore's headshot

Drew Barrymore

Holly Pulchik-Lincoln
Matthew McConaughey's headshot

Matthew McConaughey

Abe Lincoln
James Remar's headshot

James Remar

Alex
Billy Wirth's headshot

Billy Wirth

Nick
Jude Ciccolella's headshot

Jude Ciccolella

Jerry
Dennis Boutsikaris's headshot

Dennis Boutsikaris

Massarelli

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