Boys Don't Cry

A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.

19991h 58m7.4(1,508 votes)

CrimeDrama

Synopsis

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

Boys Don't Cry (1999) is a crime and drama film directed by Kimberly Peirce. It stars Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, and Peter Sarsgaard. The film runs for 1 hour 58 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 1,508 votes.

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Director

Kimberly Peirce

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Boys Don't Cry

Where can I watch Boys Don't Cry?

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Who stars in Boys Don't Cry?

Boys Don't Cry stars Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, and Brendan Sexton III, and was directed by Kimberly Peirce.

How long is Boys Don't Cry?

Boys Don't Cry has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes.

When did Boys Don't Cry come out?

Boys Don't Cry was released in 1999.

What genre is Boys Don't Cry?

Boys Don't Cry is a crime and drama film.

Is Boys Don't Cry worth watching?

Boys Don't Cry holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.