Boys Don't Cry
A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.
7.4(1,484) 1999-09-02 118 minCrimeDrama
A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.
DirectorKimberly Peirce
ProducerJohn N. Hart
ProducerEva Kolodner
ProducerChristine Vachon
Original Music ComposerNathan Larson
ProducerJeffrey Sharp
WriterKimberly Peirce
WriterAndy Bienen
Cast & characters
Hilary Swank
as Brandon Teena
Chloë Sevigny
as Lana Tisdel
Peter Sarsgaard
as John Lotter
Brendan Sexton III
as Tom Nissen
Alicia Goranson
as Candace
Alison Folland
as Kate
Jeannetta Arnette
as Lana's Mom
Rob Campbell
as Brian
Matt McGrath
as Lonny
Cheyenne Rushing
as Nicole
Lou Perryman
as Sheriff
Paige Carl Griggs
as Dave (Deputy)
Jerry Haynes
as Judge
Shana McClendon
as Girl in Car
Libby Villari
as Nurse
Gail Cronauer
as Clerk
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Robert Prentiss
as Trucker
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Josh Ridgway
as Kwik Stop Cashier
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Stephanie Sechrist
as April
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Craig Erickson
as Trucker in Kwik Stop
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Lisa Renee Wilson
as Pam
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Jackson D. Kane
as Sam Phillips
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Joseph Gibson
as Tom
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Michael Tripp
as Nerdy Teen
