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Boys Don't Cry is a 1999 American biographical film directed by Kimberly Peirce, and co-written by Peirce and Andy Bienen. The film is a dramatization of the real-life story of Brandon Teena (played by Hilary Swank), an American trans man who attempts to find himself and love in Nebraska but falls victim to a brutal hate crime perpetrated by two male acquaintances. The film co-stars Chloë Sevigny as Brandon's girlfriend, Lana Tisdel.

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1999 · 1h 58m · Crime · Drama

TMDB 7.4/10 (1,488 votes)

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

Directed by Kimberly Peirce

Box office $12M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Kimberly PeirceDirector

Hilary Swankas Brandon Teena

Chloë Sevignyas Lana Tisdel

Peter Sarsgaardas John Lotter

Brendan Sexton IIIas Tom Nissen

Alicia Goransonas Candace

Alison Follandas Kate

Jeannetta Arnetteas Lana's Mom

Rob Campbellas Brian

Matt McGrathas Lonny

Cheyenne Rushingas Nicole

Lou Perrymanas Sheriff

Paige Carl Griggsas Dave (Deputy)

Jerry Haynesas Judge

Shana McClendonas Girl in Car

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Boys Don't Cry is a 1999 American biographical film directed by Kimberly Peirce, and co-written by Peirce and Andy Bienen. The film is a dramatization of the real-life story of Brandon Teena (played by Hilary Swank), an American trans man who attempts to find himself and love in Nebraska but falls victim to a brutal hate crime perpetrated by two male acquaintances. The film co-stars Chloë Sevigny as Brandon's girlfriend, Lana Tisdel.

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