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Boys on the Side

6.419951h 55mRMovieComedyDrama

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…

DirectorHerbert Ross
WriterDon Roos
ProducersPatricia Karlan·Arnon Milchan

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Cast · Directed by Herbert Ross

WGWhoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Jane Deluca
MPMary-Louise Parker
Mary-Louise Parker
Robin
DBDrew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore
Holly Pulchik-Lincoln
MMMatthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey
Abe Lincoln
JRJames Remar
James Remar
Alex
BWBilly Wirth
Billy Wirth
Nick
AGAnita Gillette
Anita Gillette
Elaine
DBDennis Boutsikaris
Dennis Boutsikaris
Massarelli
EPEstelle Parsons
Estelle Parsons
Louise
AAAmy Aquino
Amy Aquino
Anna
SEStan Egi
Stan Egi
Henry
SGStephen Gevedon
Stephen Gevedon
Johnny Figgis/Jane's Band

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Boys on the Side — streaming FAQ

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Boys on the Side is streaming on YouTube Free and Plex in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Boys on the Side on Netflix?

No, Boys on the Side is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on YouTube Free and Plex.

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Boys on the Side isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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Boys on the Side is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free and Plex in United States.