Movie

The Boys in the Band

“... is not a musical.”

★ 7.0(114)19702h 0m

The Boys in the Band is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch The Boys in the Band

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Good to know

Director: William Friedkin
Release date: 1970-03-16
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Box office: $3,500,000
Budget: $5,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Leo Films

The Boys in the Band — trailer

About The Boys in the Band

The Boys in the Band is a 1970 movie in the Drama genre, directed by William Friedkin, starring Kenneth Nelson, Leonard Frey and Peter White. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 114 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Boys in the Band in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Harold is celebrating a birthday, and his friend Michael has drafted some other friends to help commemorate the event. As the evening progresses, an unexpected guest shows up, the alcohol flows, the knives come out, and dormant and unspoken emotions are unleashed.

Cast

Kenneth Nelson

Michael

Leonard Frey

Harold

Peter White

Alan McCarthy

Cliff Gorman

Emory

Frederick Combs

Donald

Reuben Greene

Bernard

Laurence Luckinbill

Hank

Keith Prentice

Larry

Robert La Tourneaux

Cowboy Tex

Maud Adams

Photo Model (uncredited)

Elaine Kaufman

Pedestrian (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

new york citybirthday partybased on play or musicalmale homosexualitylgbtself-loathinggay theme

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Boys in the Band in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, The Boys in the Band is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Boys in the Band on Netflix?+

The Boys in the Band is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Boys in the Band?+

The Boys in the Band has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in The Boys in the Band?+

The Boys in the Band stars Kenneth Nelson, Leonard Frey, Peter White, Cliff Gorman and Frederick Combs.

When did The Boys in the Band come out?+

The Boys in the Band is a 1970 movie directed by William Friedkin.

What genre is The Boys in the Band?+

The Boys in the Band is Drama film.

Who directed The Boys in the Band?+

The Boys in the Band was directed by William Friedkin.