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Making the Boys

4.720111h 30mMovieDocumentary

Before Prop 8, Milk or Will & Grace, before the AIDS epidemic, gay pride parades or the Stonewall uprising, "The Boys in the Band" changed everything. "Making the Boys" explores the drama, struggle and enduring legacy of the first-ever gay…

DirectorCrayton Robey

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Cast · Directed by Crayton Robey

WFWilliam Friedkin
William Friedkin
Self
MC
Mart Crowley
Self
LKLarry Kramer
Larry Kramer
Self
EAEdward Albee
Edward Albee
Self
DDDominick Dunne
Dominick Dunne
Self
MC
Michael Cunningham
Self
CCCandis Cayne
Candis Cayne
Self
ACAndy Cohen
Andy Cohen
Self
CJCheyenne Jackson
Cheyenne Jackson
Self

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Making the Boys — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Making the Boys?

Making the Boys isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Making the Boys on Netflix?

No, Making the Boys is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Making the Boys on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Making the Boys isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Making the Boys for free?

Making the Boys isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Making the Boys?

Making the Boys hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 29, 2011. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.