

The Boys in the Band
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.
Where to watch The Boys in the Band in United States
Click a service to open The Boys in the Band there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Boys in the Band streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Boys in the Band
The Boys in the Band is a 2020 English-language drama film directed by Joe Mantello. The cast is led by Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Boys in the Band was produced by Ryan Murphy Television and made in United States of America. It was released on September 30, 2020, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Joe Mantello
- Writers
- Ned Martel, Mart Crowley
- Release date
- September 30, 2020
- OTT release
- September 30, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Ryan Murphy Television
The Boys in the Band cast & crew
The Boys in the Band was directed by Joe Mantello and written by Ned Martel and Mart Crowley.
The cast features Jim Parsons as Michael, Zachary Quinto as Harold, Matt Bomer as Donald, Andrew Rannells as Larry, Michael Benjamin Washington as Bernard, and Robin de Jesús as Emory.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Bill Pope and it was produced by Alexis Martin Woodall and Mart Crowley.
Is The Boys in the Band worth watching?
The Boys in the Band holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 455 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Boys in the Band is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Boys in the Band
In United States, you can stream The Boys in the Band on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on September 30, 2020.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Boys in the Band

Jim Parsons
Michael

Zachary Quinto
Harold

Matt Bomer
Donald

Andrew Rannells
Larry

Michael Benjamin Washington
Bernard

Robin de Jesús
Emory

Tuc Watkins
Hank

Charlie Carver
Cowboy Tex

Brian Hutchison
Alan

Brian Dole
Young Bohemian

Marc Basil
Mover #2

Jack A. O'Connell
Doorman
The Boys in the Band — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Boys in the Band in United States?
The Boys in the Band is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Boys in the Band on Netflix?
Yes — The Boys in the Band is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Boys in the Band in?
The Boys in the Band is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Boys in the Band?
The Boys in the Band runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is The Boys in the Band rated?
The Boys in the Band is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 455 ratings.
▸When did The Boys in the Band release on OTT?
The Boys in the Band became available digitally on September 30, 2020.











