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Still from Boys Don't Cry — Boys Don't Cry (1999) — Kimberly PeircePhotographed by Jim Denault

Poster for Boys Don't Cry

Kimberly Peirce

Boys Don't Cry

English / 1999 / 1h 58m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.69/5·89.5K ratings·13.3K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

Included in
March 2022
Position 10

Credits

Crew

DirectorKimberly Peirce

WriterAndy Bienen, Kimberly Peirce

CinematographerJim Denault

ComposerNathan Larson

EditorTracy Granger, Lee Percy

ProducerJohn N. Hart, Eva Kolodner, Christine Vachon, Jeffrey Sharp

Cast

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

Libby Villarias Nurse

Gail Cronaueras Clerk

Robert Prentissas Trucker

Josh Ridgwayas Kwik Stop Cashier

Stephanie Sechristas April

Craig Ericksonas Trucker in Kwik Stop

Boys Don't Cry (1999) | Criteria