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Boys on the Side (1995)

★ 6.5R117 minDirector: Herbert Ross

1995 American film

Boys on the Side is a 1995 American comedy-drama film directed by Herbert Ross (in his final film as a director) and written by Don Roos. It stars Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker and Drew Barrymore.

Real estate agent Robin finds Jane to share a ride in her car with Jane from New York to Los Angeles. They end up taking Jane's friend Holly with them for the trip west. The three vastly different strangers end up bonding closely on the cross-country road trip.

The film received positive reviews and was a moderate box office success.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Boys on the Side about?
Boys on the Side (1995) — Jane is a night club singer out of work. Robin is a quirky real estate agent looking for a ride-share to accompany her to Los Angeles. Her advertisement is answered by Jane, who at first was uncertain about her. A stop in Pittsburgh picks up a third, Holly, escaping a violent and
Is Boys on the Side based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Boys on the Side scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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