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Boys on the Side (1995): movie guide
Boys on the Side (1995) is a Comedy, Drama running about 115 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.4/10 from 273 votes. Notable cast includes Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker, Drew Barrymore, Matthew McConaughey. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1995-02-03
- Runtime: 115 min
- TMDB: 6.4/10
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1995-02-03

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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.
Cast highlights
Boys on the Side features Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker, Drew Barrymore, Matthew McConaughey, James Remar, Billy Wirth. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1995-02-03. Runtime: 115 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (273 votes). Genres: Comedy, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Boys on the Side?
- Boys on the Side is listed as Comedy, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Boys on the Side?
- Boys on the Side runs about 115 minutes.
- Who stars in Boys on the Side?
- Cast highlights include Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker, Drew Barrymore, Matthew McConaughey, James Remar, Billy Wirth.
- Does Cinema Box stream Boys on the Side?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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