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Boys Don't Cry (1999)

R | | Biography, Crime, Drama | 31 March 2000 (USA)
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A young man named Brandon Teena navigates love, life, and being transgender in rural Nebraska.

Director:

Kimberly Peirce

Writers:

Kimberly Peirce, Andy Bienen

Stars:

Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hilary Swank ... Brandon Teena
Chloë Sevigny ... Lana Tisdel
Peter Sarsgaard ... John Lotter
Brendan Sexton III ... Tom Nissen
Alicia Goranson ... Candace
Alison Folland ... Kate
Jeannetta Arnette ... Lana's Mom
Rob Campbell ... Brian
Matt McGrath ... Lonny
Cheyenne Rushing Cheyenne Rushing ... Nicole
Robert Prentiss Robert Prentiss ... Trucker
Josh Ridgway Josh Ridgway ... Kwik Stop Cashier
Craig Erickson Craig Erickson ... Trucker in Kwik Stop
Stephanie Sechrist Stephanie Sechrist ... April
Jerry Haynes ... Judge
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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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transgender | prejudice | sexual assault | sex | lesbian slur | See All (161) »

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A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.

Genres:

Biography | Crime | Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence including an intense brutal rape scene, sexuality, language and drug use | See all certifications »

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Details

Official Sites:

Fox Searchlight

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 March 2000 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Take It Like a Man See more »

Filming Locations:

USA See more »
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Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$73,720, 10 October 1999

Gross USA:

$11,533,945
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox Searchlight Pictures, The Independent Film Channel Productions, Killer Films See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

There is no Hunt County in Nebraska. The city of Lincoln, the state Capitol, is in Lancaster county and is a college town (University of Nebraska) which results in a large population under 25 for a city its size, approx. 300,000. See more »

Goofs

When the girls (and Brandon) go on a trip to Kansas City, the Dallas skyline can be seen. See more »

Quotes

Tom Nissen: Think they'd recognize her if we chopped off her head and her hands?
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Crazy Credits

Thanks to ... everyone who volunteered to speak about his or her experiences and help with research. See more »

Alternate Versions

The double rape caused some big problems with the MPAA and had to be trimmed to avoid an NC-17 rating. The European version is more explicit (especially with the first rapist.) See more »

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Too long, too slow, just plain boring...
3 June 2001 | by witchparkingonly – See all my reviews

I just couldn't get through this movie. It was too long and painful to sit through.(Not painful as in gut-wrenching but painful as in just plain boring!) Usually I like movies based on reality but I had trouble garnering any sympathy for this bunch. I know I probably missed the best part by stopping the movie at about the 3/4 point, but I just couldn't take any more. Whether they are real or imagined it gets tiring watching people self-destruct at a snail's pace. I just didn't care what happened to them - good, bad or indifferent! It was like watching paint dry....you know there are a thousand other things you could be doing that would be more stimulating! As for the acting, it was ok. Nothing to write home about. Would I recommend this movie to anyone? Certainly, if they were having trouble sleeping! 3 out of 10
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