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Boys Don't Cry
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Boys Don't Cry

1999-09-02 · 118 min · ★ 7.4

Crime · Drama

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

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Directors
Kimberly Peirce
Production companies
Fox Searchlight Pictures, IFC Productions, Killer Films, Hart-Sharp Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,000,000
Revenue
USD 11,540,607

Top Cast

Hilary SwankHilary SwankBrandon Teena
Chloë SevignyChloë SevignyLana Tisdel
Peter SarsgaardPeter SarsgaardJohn Lotter
Brendan Sexton IIIBrendan Sexton IIITom Nissen
Alicia GoransonAlicia GoransonCandace
Alison FollandAlison FollandKate
Jeannetta ArnetteJeannetta ArnetteLana's Mom
Rob CampbellRob CampbellBrian
Matt McGrathMatt McGrathLonny
Cheyenne RushingCheyenne RushingNicole
Lou PerrymanLou PerrymanSheriff
Paige Carl GriggsPaige Carl GriggsDave (Deputy)
Jerry HaynesJerry HaynesJudge
Shana McClendonShana McClendonGirl in Car
Libby VillariLibby VillariNurse
Gail CronauerGail CronauerClerk
Robert PrentissTrucker
Josh RidgwayKwik Stop Cashier
Stephanie SechristApril
Craig EricksonTrucker in Kwik Stop

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