The Boys in the Band

The Boys in the Band

1970 · 120 min · EN · R · 7.0 (122 votes)
Dir. William Friedkin · Starring Kenneth Nelson, Leonard Frey, Peter White, Cliff Gorman, Frederick Combs, Reuben Greene

“... is not a musical.”

Drama

Harold is celebrating a birthday, and his friend Michael has drafted some other friends to help commemorate the event. As the evening progresses, an unexpected guest shows up, the alcohol flows, the knives come out, and dormant and unspoken emotions are unleashed.

VIBE

A sharp, often hilarious, yet ultimately heartbreaking look at a group of friends confronting their deepest insecurities. Expect biting wit and raw emotional honesty as secrets spill and facades crumble over the course of a single, unforgettable night.

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