The Boys in the Band

Movie

2020

2h 1m

English

Drama

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6.9

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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.

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The Boys in the Band

Movie

2020

2h 1m

English

Drama

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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.

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Cast

Michael

Harold

Donald

Larry

Michael Benjamin Washington

Bernard

Emory

Hank

Cowboy Tex

Alan

Young Bohemian

Mover #2

Doorman

Hotel Manager

Knitting Woman

Handsome Preppy Man

Parking Attendant

Female Neighbor

Hank's Stranger

Taxi Driver

Directed By: Joe Mantello

Written By: Ned Martel (Screenplay), Mart Crowley (Screenplay)

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JakeyWest says...

4 years ago

Well, that was one very dysfunctional birthday party. The acting helps to make it watchable but it’s not worth a re-watch anytime soon.

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tago1987 says...

4 years ago

Overall a good movie with solid acting. I love movies which are set in one location, and given that this was based on a play, the setting seemed perfect. I have to say though that it takes a bit of time to get into the movie in the beginning but once the party gets going, it really picks up.

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upnysk says...

4 years ago

Poorly written, over acted and boring.

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Lee Brown Barrow says...

4 years ago

I have never seen the 1970 film or the stage play from which the film originates, so I can't compare. With regards this remake, I thought it was an interesting film overall, with strong acting all round. Was it entertaining though? Not always - it is quite miserable at times - but it is well made and not a total waste of time.

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ThomasBonn

9/10 11 months ago

This movie does not work well when watched from a nowadays point of view. But it is very good if you can transport yourself to the late 60s. Imagine sitting in a theater while watching the movie. It makes it feel different.

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4 years ago

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So, first and foremost, I didn't know a single thing about this film nor the play it's adapted from. As usual, I also didn't watch the trailer or any clip. Based purely on the cast and the synopsis, More

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