Comedy ·Drama · France · 1995 · 1h 55m

Boys on the Side

Boys on the Side poster
Director
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
Crew
Donald E. Thorin — Director of Photography Michael R. Miller — Editor David Newman — Original Music Composer Don Roos — Writer Arnon Milchan — Producer Steven Reuther — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
friendshipescapeaidshomophobiahomicideroommatescar journeyfemale friendshiproad tripfriendsdomestic violencefresh start
Key Collaborators
Herbert Ross Director Donald E. Thorin Director of Photography Michael R. Miller Editor David Newman Original Music Composer Don Roos Writer Arnon Milchan Producer Steven Reuther Producer Herbert Ross Producer Ken Adam Production Design
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