Boys Don't Cry
“A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.”
1999•R•1h 58m•7.4•Released
CrimeDrama
A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.
Director
Kimberly Peirce
Writer
Andy Bienen, Kimberly Peirce
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$12M
Languages
English
Studio
Fox Searchlight Pictures
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
Lou Perryman
Sheriff
Paige Carl Griggs
Dave (Deputy)
Jerry Haynes
Judge
Shana McClendon
Girl in Car
Libby Villari
Nurse
Production
Company
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Company
IFC Productions
Company
Killer Films
Company
Hart-Sharp Entertainment
Producer
John N. Hart
Producer
Eva Kolodner
Producer
Christine Vachon
Producer
Jeffrey Sharp
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