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The Boys in the Band

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2020 | 122 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Normal Heart, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 91K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joe Mantello

  • Jim ParsonsMichael
  • Zachary QuintoHarold
  • Matt BomerDonald
  • Andrew RannellsLarry
  • Michael Benjamin WashingtonBernard
  • Robin de JesúsEmory
  • Tuc WatkinsHank
  • Charlie CarverCowboy Tex
  • Brian HutchisonAlan
  • Brian DoleYoung Bohemian