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Boys Don't Cry

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Boys Don't Cry

A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.

7.4

1h 58m

1999

“A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.”

Synopsis

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

Director

Kimberly Peirce

Trailer

CrimeDrama

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Cast & Crew

Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank

as Brandon Teena

Chloë Sevigny

Chloë Sevigny

as Lana Tisdel

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

as John Lotter

Brendan Sexton III

Brendan Sexton III

as Tom Nissen

Alicia Goranson

Alicia Goranson

as Candace

Alison Folland

Alison Folland

as Kate

Jeannetta Arnette

Jeannetta Arnette

as Lana's Mom

Rob Campbell

Rob Campbell

as Brian

Matt McGrath

Matt McGrath

as Lonny

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