The Boys in the Band
Synopsis
At a birthday party in 1968 New York, a surprise guest and a drunken game leave seven gay friends reckoning with unspoken feelings and buried truths.
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The Boys in the Band | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-02
Top Cast
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Jim Parsons
Michael
Zachary Quinto
Harold
Matt Bomer
Donald
Andrew Rannells
Larry
Michael Benjamin Washington
Bernard
Robin de Jesús
Emory
Tuc Watkins
Hank
Charlie Carver
Cowboy Tex
Brian Hutchison
Alan
Brian Dole
Young Bohemian
Marc Basil
Mover #2
Jack A. O'Connell
Doorman
Walter Cox
Hotel Manager
Tina Fabrique
Knitting Woman
Tyler Miles
Handsome Preppy Man
John DeLuca
Parking Attendant
Julia Parker
Female Neighbor
Paul Chirico
Hank's Stranger
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 30, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Mantello
- Screenplay & Story
- Mart Crowley, Ned Martel
- Original Title
- The Boys in the Band
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Ryan Murphy Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Mantello
Mart Crowley, Ned Martel
Bill Pope
Adriaan van Zyl
Eric Kovtun, Joe Mantello, Todd Nenninger, Alexis Martin Woodall, Mart Crowley
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Mantello
Producer
Mart Crowley
Screenplay
Ned Martel
Screenplay
Alexis Martin Woodall
Producer
Joe Mantello
Director
Ryan Murphy
Producer
David Stone
Producer
Ned Martel
Producer
Judy Becker
Production Design
Adriaan van Zyl
Editor
Bill Pope
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boys in the Band
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What is The Boys in the Band about?
At a birthday party in 1968 New York, a surprise guest and a drunken game leave seven gay friends reckoning with unspoken feelings and buried truths.
Who directed The Boys in the Band?
The Boys in the Band was directed by Joe Mantello.
Who stars in The Boys in the Band?
The principal cast of The Boys in the Band includes Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, Andrew Rannells, Michael Benjamin Washington.
When was The Boys in the Band released and how long is it?
The Boys in the Band was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boys in the Band?
The Boys in the Band holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).