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The Boys in the Band

6.820202h 2mRMovieDrama

At a birthday party in 1968 New York, a surprise guest and a drunken game leave seven gay friends reckoning with unspoken feelings and buried truths.

DirectorJoe Mantello
WritersNed Martel·Mart Crowley
ProducersAlexis Martin Woodall·Mart Crowley

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with Ads
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Joe Mantello

JPJim Parsons
Jim Parsons
Michael
ZQZachary Quinto
Zachary Quinto
Harold
MBMatt Bomer
Matt Bomer
Donald
ARAndrew Rannells
Andrew Rannells
Larry
MWMichael Benjamin Washington
Michael Benjamin Washington
Bernard
RJRobin de Jesús
Robin de Jesús
Emory
TWTuc Watkins
Tuc Watkins
Hank
CCCharlie Carver
Charlie Carver
Cowboy Tex
BHBrian Hutchison
Brian Hutchison
Alan
BDBrian Dole
Brian Dole
Young Bohemian
MBMarc Basil
Marc Basil
Mover #2
JOJack A. O'Connell
Jack A. O'Connell
Doorman

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The Boys in the Band — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Boys in the Band?

The Boys in the Band is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, and available to rent or buy on CosmoGo.

Is The Boys in the Band on Netflix?

Yes — The Boys in the Band is available on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

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