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Lonely Boys (2016)

Following a recent breakup, struggling writer Jules (Dan Simon) crashes with his recently separated best friend, Saul (Gregory Lay), at his apartment in Brooklyn. While Saul wants to drink heavily and lament over his impending divorce, Jules just wants to escape into latest script. After Saul is fired from his job as restaurant manager and Jules loses an off-Broadway production of his play, the two embark on a weekend bender through New York City and Connecticut in search of solace and sometimes more pain. When the sun finally rises, neither expects to see the light.

  • Romance
  • Comedy
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Daniel Hendricks SimonDaniel Hendricks SimonJules Kaufman
  • Photo of Gregory LayGregory LaySaul
  • Photo of Richard MasurRichard MasurIrving
  • Photo of Mark BorkowskiMark BorkowskiRich
  • Photo of Michael HallidayMichael HallidayBurton
  • Photo of Alexandra TurshenAlexandra TurshenMorgan
  • Photo of Roger Hendricks SimonRoger Hendricks SimonLeonard Corsaro
  • Photo of Joanna KossJoanna KossLeat
  • Photo of Kiva DawsonKiva DawsonHaley
  • Photo of Alexandra VinoAlexandra VinoSabrina

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