Boys Don't Cry

Name: Boys Don't Cry
Released: 1999-09-02

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.

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Cast & Characters

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Key Crew

DirectorKimberly Peirce

WriterAndy Bienen

ProducerChristine Vachon

Director of PhotographyJim Denault

Original Music ComposerNathan Larson

EditorLee Percy

Full cast & crew (30 cast · 38 crew)

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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