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Boys Don't Cry (1999)

R · 1999-09-02 · 1h 58m · EN
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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.

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Kimberly PeirceDirector, WriterAndy BienenWriter
Budget
$2M
Box office
$11.5M

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Hilary SwankHilary SwankBrandon TeenaChloë SevignyChloë SevignyLana TisdelPeter SarsgaardPeter SarsgaardJohn LotterBrendan Sexton IIIBrendan Sexton IIITom NissenAlicia GoransonAlicia GoransonCandaceAlicia GoransonAlicia GoransonCandaceAlison FollandAlison FollandKateJeannetta ArnetteJeannetta ArnetteLana's MomRob CampbellRob CampbellBrianMatt McGrathMatt McGrathLonnyCheyenne RushingCheyenne RushingNicoleRobert PrentissRobert PrentissTrucker

Keywords

MurderLoveBased on a true storyFriendsSmall townWoman directorRomance1990sRapeGender identityAngerIdentityTransgenderCross dressingHate crimeNebraskaTrans manSmall town murderTransphobiaBased on true storyRural town

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityMurder · Love · Based On A True StoryMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference109471

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What is Boys Don't Cry about?

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

How long is Boys Don't Cry?

Boys Don't Cry has a runtime of 118 minutes.

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