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The Boys in the Band
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The Boys in the Band

2020-09-30 · 122 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

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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Directors
Joe Mantello
Production companies
Ryan Murphy Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jim ParsonsJim ParsonsMichael
Zachary QuintoZachary QuintoHarold
Matt BomerMatt BomerDonald
Andrew RannellsAndrew RannellsLarry
Michael Benjamin WashingtonMichael Benjamin WashingtonBernard
Robin de JesúsRobin de JesúsEmory
Tuc WatkinsTuc WatkinsHank
Charlie CarverCharlie CarverCowboy Tex
Brian HutchisonBrian HutchisonAlan
Brian DoleBrian DoleYoung Bohemian
Marc BasilMarc BasilMover #2
Jack A. O'ConnellJack A. O'ConnellDoorman
Walter CoxWalter CoxHotel Manager
Tina FabriqueTina FabriqueKnitting Woman
Tyler MilesTyler MilesHandsome Preppy Man
John DeLucaJohn DeLucaParking Attendant
Julia ParkerJulia ParkerFemale Neighbor
Paul ChiricoPaul ChiricoHank's Stranger
Derrick SimmonsDerrick SimmonsTaxi Driver

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