Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry
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Boys Don't Cry (1999)

R (US) | USA | English | 118 min
Directed by: Kimberly Peirce
7.6

Brandon Teena, a transgender man moves to a small Nebraska town to start a new life, he finds a group of locals and falls in love with a woman named Lana. But, as his true genital identity is revealed, the people around him struggle to accept it. By describing the experiences and hardships faced by transgender individuals, this movie is extremely current when thinking about gender identity and acceptance: you can't miss a classic drama about the experience and inclusion of trans people in society.

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Release Date

Romania
No data
1999
Italy
(venice film festival)
1999-09-02
Canada
(toronto international film festival)
1999-09-13
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

Boys Don't Cry
(Original title)
Los muchachos no lloran
Argentina
Boys Don't Cry
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Severe
Violence & Gore
Severe
Profanity
Severe
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Moderate
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Severe