Boys Don't Cry

8.5 Score

1999 • 1h 58min • R • Crime, Drama

Boys Don't Cry

"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.

IMDb 7.5

RT 90%

MC 86

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Kimberly Peirce

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Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank

Brandon Teena

Chloë Sevigny

Chloë Sevigny

Lana Tisdel

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

John Lotter

Brendan Sexton III

Tom Nissen

Alicia Goranson

Alicia Goranson

Candace

Alison Folland

Alison Folland

Kate

Jeannetta Arnette

Jeannetta Arnette

Lana's Mom

Rob Campbell

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Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank Brandon Teena

Chloë Sevigny

Chloë Sevigny Lana Tisdel

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard John Lotter

Brendan Sexton III Tom Nissen

Alicia Goranson

Alicia Goranson Candace

Alison Folland

Alison Folland Kate

Jeannetta Arnette

Jeannetta Arnette Lana's Mom

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)

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Shana McClendon

Shana McClendon Girl in Car

Libby Villari

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