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Boys Don't Cry

Boys Don't Cry

A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.

19997.41h 58m

Overview

A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.

Directed by Kimberly Peirce
Written by Kimberly Peirce, Andy Bienen
Produced by John N. Hart, Eva Kolodner, Christine Vachon
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0MRevenue: $11.5M

Top Cast

Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank

Brandon Teena

Chloë Sevigny

Chloë Sevigny

Lana Tisdel

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

John Lotter

Brendan Sexton III

Brendan Sexton III

Tom Nissen

Alicia Goranson

Alicia Goranson

Candace

Alison Folland

Alison Folland

Kate

Jeannetta Arnette

Jeannetta Arnette

Lana's Mom

Rob Campbell

Rob Campbell

Brian

Matt McGrath

Matt McGrath

Lonny

Cheyenne Rushing

Cheyenne Rushing

Nicole

Themes & Keywords

small townrapeidentitybased on true storyromancelovefriendsmurderangerhate crimewoman directornebraskatrans mansmall town murdertransphobiagender identity1990srural town

About Boys Don't Cry

Boys Don't Cry is a crime, drama film released in 1999 exploring themes of small town, rape, identity, based on true story, romance, love. Directed by Kimberly Peirce, it stars Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard. A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.

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