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Feature film — 1999

Boys Don't Cry (1999)

7.41h 58mCrime — Drama

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

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A high-signal pick with 1,521 votes.

Fox Searchlight Pictures / IFC Productions / Killer Films / Hart-Sharp Entertainment

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Director: Kimberly Peirce

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Cast & crew

Hilary Swank as Brandon Teena

Hilary Swank

Brandon Teena

Chloë Sevigny as Lana Tisdel

Chloë Sevigny

Lana Tisdel

Peter Sarsgaard as John Lotter

Peter Sarsgaard

John Lotter

Brendan Sexton III as Tom Nissen

Brendan Sexton III

Tom Nissen

Alicia Goranson as Candace

Alicia Goranson

Candace

Alison Folland as Kate

Alison Folland

Kate

Jeannetta Arnette as Lana's Mom

Jeannetta Arnette

Lana's Mom

Rob Campbell as Brian

Rob Campbell

Brian

Matt McGrath as Lonny

Matt McGrath

Lonny

Cheyenne Rushing as Nicole

Cheyenne Rushing

Nicole

Lou Perryman as Sheriff

Lou Perryman

Sheriff

Paige Carl Griggs as Dave (Deputy)

Paige Carl Griggs

Dave (Deputy)

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