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  • Boys Don't Cry (1999)
  • R
    118 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Boys Don't Cry (1999)
R
118 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

A young transgender man named Brandon navigates love, life, and trying to pass as a boy in rural Nebraska.
Director
Writers
Kimberly Peirce (written by) | Andy Bienen (written by)
Composer
Cinematographer
Production Designer
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Release date
Mar 31, 2000 (United States)

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38 cast members
Name Known for
Hilary Swank
Brandon Teena Brandon Teena   See fewer
Chloë Sevigny
Lana Tisdel Lana Tisdel   See fewer
Peter Sarsgaard
John Lotter John Lotter   See fewer
Brendan Sexton III
Tom Nissen Tom Nissen   See fewer
Alicia Goranson
Candace Candace   See fewer
Jeannetta Arnette
Lana's Mom Lana's Mom   See fewer
Robert Prentiss
Trucker Trucker   See fewer
Josh Ridgway
Kwik Stop Cashier Kwik Stop Cashier   See fewer
Craig Erickson
Trucker in Kwik Stop Trucker in Kwik Stop   See fewer
Lou Perryman
Sheriff Sheriff   See fewer
Lisa Renee Wilson
Pam (as Lisa Wilson) Pam (as Lisa Wilson)   See fewer
Jackson Kane
Sam Phillips Sam Phillips   See fewer
Michael Tripp
Nerdy Teen Nerdy Teen   See fewer
Shana McClendon
Girl in Car Girl in Car   See fewer
Paige Carl Griggs
Dave - Deputy Dave - Deputy   See fewer
Guilford Adams
Teena Brandon's Father (uncredited) Teena Brandon's Father (uncredited)   See fewer
Chad Briley
Extra (uncredited) Extra (uncredited)   See fewer
Ryan Thomas Brockington
Kiss (uncredited) Kiss (uncredited)   See fewer
Christophe Dahlkvist
Truck Driver (uncredited) Truck Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Taylor Eaves
Toddler (uncredited) Toddler (uncredited)   See fewer
Michelle Fairbanks
Girl in Car (uncredited) Girl in Car (uncredited)   See fewer
Sheila Gordon
Brandon Teena's Mom (uncredited) Brandon Teena's Mom (uncredited)   See fewer
Gabriel Horn
Lester - Restraining Order Guy (uncredited) Lester - Restraining Order Guy (uncredited)   See fewer
Spencer Kayden
Lottie - Lester's Friend (uncredited) Lottie - Lester's Friend (uncredited)   See fewer
Renee McClellan
Valley Girl (uncredited) Valley Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Gavin Perry
Deputy (uncredited) Deputy (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert A. Steffenino
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Timmy Thomas
Timmy Thomas (uncredited) Timmy Thomas (uncredited)   See fewer
Caitlin Wehrle
Valley Girl (uncredited) Valley Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
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