Boys Don't Cry

Boys Don't Cry

"A true story about finding the courage to be yourself."

1999 · 1h 58m · R
CrimeDrama
★ 7.4 /10 (1,464 votes)

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

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Top Cast

Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank

Brandon Teena

Chloë Sevigny

Chloë Sevigny

Lana Tisdel

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

John Lotter

Brendan Sexton III

Brendan Sexton III

Tom Nissen

Alicia Goranson

Alicia Goranson

Candace

Alison Folland

Alison Folland

Kate

Jeannetta Arnette

Jeannetta Arnette

Lana's Mom

Rob Campbell

Rob Campbell

Brian

Matt McGrath

Matt McGrath

Lonny

Cheyenne Rushing

Cheyenne Rushing

Nicole

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Details

Status

Released

Language

en

Budget

$2,000,000

Revenue

$11,540,607