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Boys Don't Cry

7.419991h 58mRMovieCrimeDrama

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

DirectorKimberly Peirce
WritersAndy Bienen·Kimberly Peirce
ProducersCaroline Kaplan·John N. Hart

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Cast · Directed by Kimberly Peirce

HSHilary Swank
Hilary Swank
Brandon Teena
CSChloë Sevigny
Chloë Sevigny
Lana Tisdel
PSPeter Sarsgaard
Peter Sarsgaard
John Lotter
BIBrendan Sexton III
Brendan Sexton III
Tom Nissen
AGAlicia Goranson
Alicia Goranson
Candace
AFAlison Folland
Alison Folland
Kate
JAJeannetta Arnette
Jeannetta Arnette
Lana's Mom
RCRob Campbell
Rob Campbell
Brian
MMMatt McGrath
Matt McGrath
Lonny
CRCheyenne Rushing
Cheyenne Rushing
Nicole
LPLou Perryman
Lou Perryman
Sheriff
PGPaige Carl Griggs
Paige Carl Griggs
Dave (Deputy)

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Boys Don't Cry — streaming FAQ

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Is Boys Don't Cry on Netflix?

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Boys Don't Cry isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Boys Don't Cry based on a true story?

Yes — Boys Don't Cry is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).