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Boys Don't Cry (1999) 7.5
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Metascore: 86/100
Reviews: 420 user | 114 critic | 33 from Metacritic.com The story of the life of Brandon Teena, a transgendered teen who preferred life in a male identity until it was discovered he was born biologically female. Director:Kimberly Peirce |
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Plot Summary
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Storyline
Based on actual events. Brandon Teena is the popular new guy in a tiny Nebraska town. He hangs out with the guys, drinking, cussing, and bumper surfing, and he charms the young women, who've never met a more sensitive and considerate young man. Life is good for Brandon, now that he's one of the guys and dating hometown beauty Lana. However, he's forgotten to mention one important detail. It's not that he's wanted in another town for GTA and other assorted crimes, but that Brandon Teena was actually born a woman named Teena Brandon. When his best friends make this discovery, Brandon's life is ripped apart. Written by Zhe
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A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for violence including an intense brutal rape scene, sexuality, language and drug use | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
29 October 1999 (Canada) See more »Also Known As:
Take It Like a Man See more »Box Office
Budget:
$2,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£79,576 (UK) (21 April 2000)Gross:
$11,533,945 (USA) (19 May 2000)Company Credits
Production Co:
Fox Searchlight Pictures, The Independent Film Channel Productions, Killer Films See more »
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Written by Andy Shernoff (as Andrew Shernoff)
Performed by The Dictators
Published by Shernoff Music Ltd. (BMI)
Courtesy of Dictators Inc.
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Goofs
At Brandon's birthday party, John sits down by Brandon, and Brandon's cigarette jumps from behind his left ear to his right and back between shots. See more »Crazy Credits
Thanks to everyone who volunteered to speak about his or her experiences and help with research. See more »Soundtracks
"And It's All Right"Written by Andy Shernoff (as Andrew Shernoff)
Performed by The Dictators
Published by Shernoff Music Ltd. (BMI)
Courtesy of Dictators Inc.
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For a movie to be able to start off a "little" (emphasis on little) slow, and turn into a spectacle of both amazing acting, directing, and an amazing script is not only a rarity, but is almost unheard of. "Boys Don't Cry" is one of the most powerful films that I have ever seen. Ms. Hilary Swank embraced her character with open arms, and turned him into a hero. A incredibly hard task, considering a "few minor 'glitches'". The fact that this movie is based upon a true story only emphasizes the themes it is trying to portray. As a human race, it only makes sense that we should strive to accept our originality and differences, and celebrate them, rather than diminish them, and look upon them as being "bad". This movie is one that gives the audience the "complete package", and not just a pretty actress or soundtrack. As an all encompassing film, "Boys Don't Cry" is brilliant.