Boys Don't Cry

7.4
Moderate
1999•1h 58m

Directed by

Overview

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

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Hilary Swank - Brandon Teena in Boys Don't Cry

Hilary Swank

Brandon Teena

Chloë Sevigny - Lana Tisdel in Boys Don't Cry

Chloë Sevigny

Lana Tisdel

Peter Sarsgaard - John Lotter in Boys Don't Cry

Peter Sarsgaard

John Lotter

Brendan Sexton III - Tom Nissen in Boys Don't Cry

Brendan Sexton III

Tom Nissen

Alicia Goranson - Candace in Boys Don't Cry

Alicia Goranson

Candace

Alison Folland - Kate in Boys Don't Cry

Alison Folland

Kate

Jeannetta Arnette - Lana's Mom in Boys Don't Cry

Jeannetta Arnette

Lana's Mom

Rob Campbell - Brian in Boys Don't Cry

Rob Campbell

Brian

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7.4
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Movie Info

Release Date

September 2, 1999

Runtime

1h 58m

Rating

R

Genres

Crime, Drama

Director

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