Boys Don't Cry (1999)

  • R
  • 10/22/1999 (US)
  • Crime, Drama
  • 1h 58m

A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.

Overview

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

Kimberly Peirce

Director, Writer

Andy Bienen

Writer

Cast

Hilary Swank's headshot

Hilary Swank

Brandon Teena
Chloë Sevigny's headshot

Chloë Sevigny

Lana Tisdel
Peter Sarsgaard's headshot

Peter Sarsgaard

John Lotter
Brendan Sexton III's headshot

Brendan Sexton III

Tom Nissen
Alicia Goranson's headshot

Alicia Goranson

Candace
Alison Folland's headshot

Alison Folland

Kate
Jeannetta Arnette's headshot

Jeannetta Arnette

Lana's Mom
Rob Campbell's headshot

Rob Campbell

Brian

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