Boys on the Side

Boys on the Side

1995 · 115 min · EN · R · 6.3 (189 votes)
Dir. Herbert Ross · Starring Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker, Drew Barrymore, Matthew McConaughey, James Remar, Billy Wirth · Music David Newman

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

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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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A poignant and funny journey of three women finding strength and chosen family on the open road. It’s a story about facing life's challenges with humor, support, and a whole lot of heart.

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