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Feature film — 1995

Boys on the Side (1995)

6.41h 55mComedy — Drama

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.

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A high-signal pick with 273 votes.

Regency Enterprises / Alcor Films / Hera Productions / New Regency Pictures / Le Studio Canal+

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Director: Herbert Ross

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Cast & crew

Whoopi Goldberg as Jane Deluca

Whoopi Goldberg

Jane Deluca

Mary-Louise Parker as Robin

Mary-Louise Parker

Robin

Drew Barrymore as Holly Pulchik-Lincoln

Drew Barrymore

Holly Pulchik-Lincoln

Matthew McConaughey as Abe Lincoln

Matthew McConaughey

Abe Lincoln

James Remar as Alex

James Remar

Alex

Billy Wirth as Nick

Billy Wirth

Nick

Anita Gillette as Elaine

Anita Gillette

Elaine

Dennis Boutsikaris as Massarelli

Dennis Boutsikaris

Massarelli

Estelle Parsons as Louise

Estelle Parsons

Louise

Amy Aquino as Anna

Amy Aquino

Anna

Stan Egi as Henry

Stan Egi

Henry

Stephen Gevedon as Johnny Figgis/Jane's Band

Stephen Gevedon

Johnny Figgis/Jane's Band

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