Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- sincere
- lazy sunday
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film a predictable and stale imitation of When Harry Met Sally... with an unengaging romantic premise.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ryan and Jennifer repeatedly console one another and maintain a close friendship before an unexpected night together challenges their arrangement.
Jennifer is witty, ironic, literary, and independent, while Ryan is literal, serious, methodical, and plan-oriented.
The central relationship unfolds between UC Berkeley students facing graduation, breakups, and impending separation.
Jennifer wants to preserve friendship after their night together, while Ryan withdraws because he wants greater intimacy.
Films like Boys and Girls, and why
When Harry Met Sally...
shared friends-to-lovers premise, romantic comedy structure, and witty debate about whether men and women can remain platonic
Some Kind of Wonderful
shared college setting, youthful romance, friendship-centered conflict, and breezy emotional tone
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
shared romantic comedy focus on mismatched personalities, emotional hesitation, and the transition from friendship to intimacy
Movie Details
- Director
- Robert Iscove
- Release Date
- 2000-06-16
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (433)
Cast
- Freddie Prinze Jr.
- Claire Forlani
- Jason Biggs
- Amanda Detmer
- Alyson Hannigan
- Brendon Ryan Barrett
- Gay Thomas Wilson
- Raquel Beaudene
- David Smigelski
- Blake Shields
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Boys and Girls about?
- Two longtime college friends must confront the romantic consequences of crossing the line between emotional closeness and physical intimacy.
- What is Boys and Girls like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Boys and Girls as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Boys and Girls violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Boys and Girls.
- What did critics think of Boys and Girls?
- Critics broadly found the film a predictable and stale imitation of When Harry Met Sally... with an unengaging romantic premise.
- Which films are like Boys and Girls?
- Films with a similar feel include When Harry Met Sally..., Some Kind of Wonderful, and The Truth About Cats & Dogs.
- How long is Boys and Girls?
- Boys and Girls runs 94 minutes.
- Where can I watch Boys and Girls?
- In United States, Boys and Girls is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
