Film
Boys Don't Cry
1999· R· 1h 58m· Crime· Drama
“A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.”
Boys Don't Cry (1999) charts the harrowing trajectory of Brandon Teena, a young transgender man navigating the treacherous terrain of rural Nebraska. Rejecting societal norms, Brandon forges authentic connections and endures the scorn of a community ill-equipped to comprehend his identity. The film's unflinching gaze and intimate portrayal of Brandon’s struggle for acceptance culminates in a tragedy that underscores the pervasive violence and ignorance faced by transgender individuals.
1999-09-02
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Key Crew
DirectorKimberly Peirce
WriterAndy Bienen
ProducerChristine Vachon
Director of PhotographyJim Denault
Original Music ComposerNathan Larson
EditorLee Percy
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Details
Released1999-09-02
Runtime1h 58m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosFox Searchlight Pictures · IFC Productions · Killer Films
Budget$2M
Box office$12M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.4/10 · 1469 votes
Original languageen
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