Boys Don't Cry (1999)
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.
Director: Kimberly Peirce
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 118 min
Release Date: September 2, 1999
Filmori Rating: 3.3/5 (3 ratings)
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
Screenplay
Music: Nathan Larson
Cinematography: Jim Denault
Editing: Tracy Granger, Lee Percy
Production: Fox Searchlight Pictures, IFC Productions, Killer Films, Hart-Sharp Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Box Office: $12M
Original Language: en
Themes
Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Moving Relationship Stories, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
small town, rape, identity, based on true story, romance, love, friends, murder, anger, hate crime, woman director, nebraska, trans man, small town murder, transphobia
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Boys Don't Cry about?
- A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.
- Who directed Boys Don't Cry?
- Boys Don't Cry was directed by Kimberly Peirce.
- Who stars in Boys Don't Cry?
- Boys Don't Cry stars Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III, Alicia Goranson, Alison Folland.
- How long is Boys Don't Cry?
- Boys Don't Cry has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is Boys Don't Cry?
- Boys Don't Cry is a Crime, Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Boys Don't Cry?
- Boys Don't Cry has a Filmori rating of 3.3/5 based on 3 ratings.
- What is the budget of Boys Don't Cry?
- Boys Don't Cry had a budget of $2M.
- How much did Boys Don't Cry gross?
- Boys Don't Cry grossed $12M worldwide.
- Where was Boys Don't Cry produced?
- Boys Don't Cry was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Boys Don't Cry?
- The themes of Boys Don't Cry include: Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Moving Relationship Stories, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.