Boys on the Side
“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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Whoopi Goldberg
Jane Deluca
Mary-Louise Parker
Robin
Drew Barrymore
Holly Pulchik-Lincoln
Matthew McConaughey
Abe Lincoln
James Remar
Alex
Billy Wirth
Nick
Anita Gillette
Elaine
Dennis Boutsikaris
Massarelli
Estelle Parsons
Louise
Amy Aquino
Anna
Stan Egi
Henry
Stephen Gevedon
Johnny Figgis/Jane's Band
Amy Ray
Indigo Girl
Emily Saliers
Indigo Girl
Jude Ciccolella
Jerry
Gedde Watanabe
Steve
Jon Seda
Pete
Mimi Toro
Carrie
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$21M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$23.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.12x
+$2.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Roos
- Original Score
- David Newman
- Original Title
- Boys on the Side
- Country of Origin
- France, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $21M
- Worldwide Gross
- $23.4M
- Production Studios
- Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, Hera Productions, New Regency Pictures, Le Studio Canal+
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Ross
Don Roos
David Newman
Donald E. Thorin
Michael R. Miller
Patricia Karlan, Arnon Milchan, Steven Reuther, Don Roos, Herbert Ross
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Ross
Director
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Steven Reuther
Producer
Herbert Ross
Producer
David Newman
Original Music Composer
Donald E. Thorin
Director of Photography
Michael R. Miller
Editor
Don Roos
Writer
Ken Adam
Production Design
Phil Neilson
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boys on the Side
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Boys on the Side?
Boys on the Side was directed by Herbert Ross.
Who stars in Boys on the Side?
The principal cast of Boys on the Side includes Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker, Drew Barrymore, Matthew McConaughey, James Remar.
When was Boys on the Side released and how long is it?
Boys on the Side was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Boys on the Side?
Boys on the Side had a reported production budget of $21M and grossed $23.4M at the worldwide box office (1.12 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Boys on the Side?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boys on the Side was composed by David Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boys on the Side?
Boys on the Side holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).