The Boys in the Band

2020
16
2h 1m

IMDb RATING

6.8/10

19K

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Matt Bomer, Brian Hutchison, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Tuc Watkins, Robin de Jesus, Jim Parsons, Michael Benjamin Washington, and Charlie Carver in The Boys in the Band (2020)

A group of gay men gather for a birthday party in 1968 New York City, only to find the drinks and laughs interrupted when a visitor from the host's past turns the evening upside down.

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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.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.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.

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IMDb RATING

6.8/10

19K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 5 nominations total

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Official Trailer

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The Boys in the Band | Trailer

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The Boys in the Band | Trailer

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Jim Parsons and Co-Stars Share Their Connections to 'The Boys in the Band'

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Andrew Rannells and Tuc Watkins Take "The Boys in the Band" From Stage to Screen

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Trivia
Tuc Watkins and Andrew Rannells are a couple in real life.

Goofs
When Michael takes the Valium he lifts his bottle to his mouth with his left hand but lowers it with his right.

Quotes
Harold: Beware the hostile fag. When he's sober, he's dangerous. When he drinks, he's lethal.

Connections
Featured in The Boys in the Band: Something Personal (2020)

Soundtracks
Hold on I'm Coming
Written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter
Performed by Erma Franklin
Courtesy of Brunswick Record Corporation

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Featured review

8/10

An incredible cast and an incredible script.

Funny, compelling, and emotionally resonant; "The Boys In The Band" shines and continues to inspire tons of viewers fifty years later.

In this drama based on the award-winning play, a birthday party takes place in 1968 New York, when a surprise guest and a drunken game leave several gay friends reckoning with unspoken feelings and unknown secrets.

An A+ cast lead by an incredible performance from Jim Parsons really puts the icing on the cake. Mart Crowley's screenplay is sharp, evocative and draws you in from the start. I'm a huge fan of films that take place in one setting and feature a killer script. "The Boys In The Band" is that film. There's no chance you'll want to steer away because you'll want to know what happens next. Even though set in the 60s, everything is still relevant today. It's an excellent look at gay men and the struggles they face daily. I really loved this film.

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