“A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.”
Boys Don't Cry
7.4
1,475 votes·1999
·1h 58m
·MovieCrimeDrama
Overview
A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.
Commercial Verdict
Blockbuster
Revenue vs Budget5.8x
0x1x2x3x4x5x
Massive commercial success
Keywords
small townrapeidentitybased on true storyromancelovefriendsmurderangerhate crimewoman directornebraska
Cast
Hilary Swank
Brandon Teena
Chloë Sevigny
Lana Tisdel
Peter Sarsgaard
John Lotter
Brendan Sexton III
Tom Nissen
Alicia Goranson
Candace
Alison Folland
Kate
Jeannetta Arnette
Lana's Mom
Rob Campbell
Brian
Matt McGrath
Lonny
Cheyenne Rushing
Nicole
Lou Perryman
Sheriff
Paige Carl Griggs
Dave (Deputy)
Jerry Haynes
Judge
Shana McClendon
Girl in Car
Libby Villari
Nurse
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