Boys Don't Cry
“A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.”
Synopsis
A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Boys Don't CryOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-26
Top Cast
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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
Nicole
Lou Perryman
Sheriff
Paige Carl Griggs
Dave (Deputy)
Jerry Haynes
Judge
Shana McClendon
Girl in Car
Libby Villari
Nurse
Gail Cronauer
Clerk
Robert Prentiss
Trucker
Josh Ridgway
Kwik Stop Cashier
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 22, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 24, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.77x
+$9.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kimberly Peirce
- Screenplay & Story
- Kimberly Peirce, Andy Bienen
- Original Score
- Nathan Larson
- Original Title
- Boys Don't Cry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.5M
- Production Studios
- Fox Searchlight Pictures, IFC Productions, Killer Films, Hart-Sharp Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kimberly Peirce
Kimberly Peirce, Andy Bienen
Nathan Larson
Jim Denault
Tracy Granger, Lee Percy
Eva Kolodner, Christine Vachon, John N. Hart, Jeffrey Sharp, Caroline Kaplan
Department Leadership Roster
Eva Kolodner
Producer
Tracy Granger
Editor
Christine Vachon
Producer
Jim Denault
Director of Photography
Nathan Larson
Original Music Composer
Michael Shaw
Production Design
Kimberly Peirce
Director
John N. Hart
Producer
Jeffrey Sharp
Producer
Lee Percy
Editor
Kimberly Peirce
Writer
Andy Bienen
Writer
Vicki Farrell
Costume Design
Russell Towery
Stunt Coordinator
Ben Loggins
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boys Don't Cry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Boys Don't Cry?
The principal cast of Boys Don't Cry includes Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III, Alicia Goranson.
When was Boys Don't Cry released and how long is it?
Boys Don't Cry was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What was the box office and production budget of Boys Don't Cry?
Boys Don't Cry had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $11.5M at the worldwide box office (5.77 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Boys Don't Cry?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boys Don't Cry was composed by Nathan Larson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boys Don't Cry?
Boys Don't Cry holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).