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Boys Don't Cry

Boys Don't Cry
★ 7.4/10•1999•1h 58m•R•Crime•Drama

A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.

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

Kimberly Peirce · Director

Kimberly Peirce · Writer

Andy Bienen · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 58m
LanguageEN
Release DateSep 2, 1999
Budget$2,000,000
Revenue$11,540,607

Actors

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

Lou Perryman

Lou Perryman

Sheriff

Paige Carl Griggs

Paige Carl Griggs

Dave (Deputy)

Jerry Haynes

Jerry Haynes

Judge

Shana McClendon

Shana McClendon

Girl in Car

Libby Villari

Libby Villari

Nurse

Gail Cronauer

Gail Cronauer

Clerk

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