The Boys in the Band

Where to Watch The Boys in the Band (1970) (Legally)

... is not a musical.
Mar 16, 1970 US 120 min R
7.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
112 votes
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1970), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, with a runtime around 120 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 7/10 from about 112 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

new york city, birthday party, based on play or musical, male homosexuality, lgbt, self-loathing, gay theme

Official trailer

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Plot

A witty, perceptive and devastating look at the personal agendas and suppressed revelations swirling among a group of gay men in Manhattan. Harold is celebrating a birthday, and his friend Michael has drafted some other friends to help commemorate the event. As the evening progresses, the alcohol flows, the knives come out, and Michael's demand that the group participate in a devious telephone game, unleashing dormant and unspoken emotions.

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Main cast

Kenneth Nelson
as Michael
Leonard Frey
as Harold
Peter White
as Alan McCarthy
Reuben Greene
as Bernard
Robert La Tourneaux
as Cowboy Tex
Maud Adams
as Photo Model (uncredited)