Boys on the Side

Boys on the Side

115 mins | Drama, Comedy | Feb. 3, 1995

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.

Boys on the Side

115 mins | Drama, Comedy | Feb. 3, 1995

Boys on the Side
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.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers Canal+, Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films, New Regency Pictures, Hera Productions
Original title Boys on the Side
Directors Herbert Ross
Writers Don Roos

Cast

Whoopi Goldberg

as Jane Deluca

Drew Barrymore

as Holly Pulchik-Lincoln

Matthew McConaughey

as Abe Lincoln

James Remar

as Alex

Billy Wirth

as Nick

Jude Ciccolella

as Jerry

Dennis Boutsikaris

as Massarelli

Estelle Parsons

as Louise

Amy Aquino

as Anna

Lori Alan

as Girl with Attitude

Anita Gillette

as Elaine

Stan Egi

as Henry

Stephen Gevedon

as Johnny Figgis/Jane's Band

Amy Ray

as Indigo Girl

Emily Saliers

as Indigo Girl

Gedde Watanabe

as Steve

Jon Seda

as Pete

Mimi Toro

as Carrie

Mary Anne McGarry

as Dr. Newbauer

Michael Storm

as Tommy

Danielle Shuman

as Young Robin

Julian Neil

as Nightclub Owner

Niecy Nash

as Woman at Diner

Ted Zurkowski

as Drug Buyer

Jill C. Klein

as Waitress

Marnie Crossen

as Nurse

Aaron Lustig

as Judge

Terri White

as Female Guard

George Georgiadis

as Cab Driver

Cheryl A. Kelly

as Hotel Clerk

Adria Contreras

as Mary Todd (5 Months)

Malika Edwards

as Mary Todd (10 Months)

Pablo Espinosa

as New Mexico Police

Kevin La Presle

as New Mexico Police

John F. Manfredonia

as Obstetrician

James Shuffield

as Gynecologist

Thomas Kevin Danaher

as Tuscon Police

Richard Lowell McDole

as Tuscon Police

Don Hewitt Sr.

as Tow Truck Driver

Andy Duppin

as Tow Truck Driver

Alan Mirikitani

as Jane's Band

Joe Pyles

as Jane's Band

Worthy Davis

as Jane's Band

Joshua Segal

as Indigo Girls' Band

Breta La Von

as Indigo Girls' Band

Patrice Jones

as Indigo Girls' Band

Tito Larriva

as Indigo Girls' Band

Gary Montemer

as Indigo Girls' Band

Vernon Francisco

as Desert Suns Band

Joseph Alfieri

as Bartender (voice)

Fidelis Manuel

as Desert Suns Band

Sylvester Oliver

as Desert Suns Band

Benedict Martinez

as Desert Suns Band