Boys Don't Cry

“A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.”

7.4/ 10 1,511 votes 1999-09-02 1h 58m 8 popularity

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

Director: Kimberly Peirce

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Budget

$2M

Revenue

$12M

Cast

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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

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