Boys on the Side (1995)

02/03/1995 (FR) • 1h 55m

Comedy, Drama

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

Overview

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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$21,000,000.00

Revenue

$23,450,000.00

Keywords

friendship

escape

aids

homophobia

homicide

roommates

car journey

female friendship

road trip

friends

domestic violence

fresh start

abusive boyfriend

lesbian

chosen family

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