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Boys Don't Cry

Boys Don't Cry

Crime · Drama · 1999

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

Movie details

Boys Don't Cry

“A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.”

1999 Crime · Drama 1h 58m

Critical arithmetic

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7.4 / 10

Community rating

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

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Kimberly Peirce

Written by

Andy Bienen · Kimberly Peirce

Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank

Brandon Teena

Chloë Sevigny

Chloë Sevigny

Lana Tisdel

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

John Lotter

Brendan Sexton III

Brendan Sexton III

Tom Nissen

Alicia Goranson

Alicia Goranson

Candace

Alison Folland

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Kate

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Court is in session

Put Boys Don't Cry on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.