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Boys Don't Cry

R19991h 58mKimberly Peirce
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"A true story about finding the courage to be yourself."

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

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Small TownRapeIdentityBased On True StoryRomanceLoveFriendsMurderAngerHate Crime

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What is Boys Don't Cry (1999) about?

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

Who stars in Boys Don't Cry?

Boys Don't Cry stars Hilary Swank (Brandon Teena), Chloë Sevigny (Lana Tisdel), Peter Sarsgaard (John Lotter), Brendan Sexton III (Tom Nissen), Alicia Goranson (Candace). The film was directed by Kimberly Peirce.

How long is Boys Don't Cry?

Boys Don't Cry has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated R.

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