“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.
Directed by Herbert Ross
Written by Don Roos
Produced by Steven Reuther, Arnon Milchan, Herbert Ross
Box OfficeBudget: $21.0MRevenue: $23.4M
About Boys on the Side
Boys on the Side is a comedy, drama film released in 1995 exploring themes of friendship, escape, aids, homophobia, homicide, roommates. Directed by Herbert Ross, it stars Whoopi Goldberg, Mary-Louise Parker, Drew Barrymore. 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.