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Boys Don't Cry

1999•1h 58m•★ 7.4•Released

CrimeDrama

A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.

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Overview

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

Movie details

Release date: 1999
Runtime: 1h 58m
Genres: Crime, Drama
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: United States of America
Director: Kimberly Peirce
Production: Fox Searchlight Pictures, IFC Productions, Killer Films, Hart-Sharp Entertainment
Budget: $2,000,000
Revenue: $11,540,607

Cast

Portrait of Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank

Brandon Teena

Portrait of Chloë Sevigny

Chloë Sevigny

Lana Tisdel

Portrait of Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

John Lotter

Portrait of Brendan Sexton III

Brendan Sexton III

Tom Nissen

Portrait of Alicia Goranson

Alicia Goranson

Candace

Portrait of Alison Folland

Alison Folland

Kate

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