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Boys Don't Cry

Crime • Drama • 1999 • 1h 58m

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RATING★ 3.7

RUNTIME1h 58m

LANGUAGEEN

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

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

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Crime, Drama
Director: Kimberly Peirce
Original Language: EN

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🎭 Cast

Hilary Swank

Hilary SwankBrandon Teena

Chloë Sevigny

Chloë SevignyLana Tisdel

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter SarsgaardJohn Lotter

Brendan Sexton III

Brendan Sexton IIITom Nissen

Alicia Goranson

Alicia GoransonCandace

Alison Folland

Alison FollandKate

Jeannetta Arnette

Jeannetta ArnetteLana's Mom

Rob Campbell

Rob CampbellBrian

Matt McGrath

Matt McGrathLonny

Cheyenne Rushing

Cheyenne RushingNicole

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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.
When was Boys Don't Cry released?: Boys Don't Cry was released on September 2, 1999.
How long is Boys Don't Cry?: Boys Don't Cry has a runtime of 1h 58m.
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