Boys Don't Cry
"A true story about finding the courage to be yourself."
Originally released in 1999. Boys Don't Cry is a crime/drama film. directed by Kimberly Peirce.
Starring Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, and Peter Sarsgaard
Synopsis
A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (1,411 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$11.5M
5.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $11,540,607
Production Companies
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- IFC Productions
- Killer Films
- Hart-Sharp Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boys Don't Cry about?
A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.
Who directed Boys Don't Cry?
Boys Don't Cry was directed by Kimberly Peirce.
How long is Boys Don't Cry?
Boys Don't Cry has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Boys Don't Cry released?
Boys Don't Cry was released on September 2, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Boys Don't Cry?
The main cast of Boys Don't Cry includes Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III, Alicia Goranson.
Is Boys Don't Cry worth watching?
Boys Don't Cry has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 1,411 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.