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Boys Don't Cry (1999)
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Overview
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A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 40 wins & 27 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Remarkable depiction of real life drama moreCast
(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 |
| Jeanetta Arnette | ... | Lana's Mom (as Jeannetta Arnette) |
 | Rob Campbell | ... | Brian |
 | Matt McGrath | ... | Lonny |
| Cheyenne Rushing | ... | Nicole |
| Robert Prentiss | ... | Trucker |
| Josh Ridgway | ... | Kwik Stop Cashier |
| Craig Erickson | ... | Trucker in Kwik Stop |
| Stephanie Sechrist | ... | April |
 | Jerry Haynes | ... | Judge |
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Rated R for violence including an intense brutal rape scene, sexuality, language and drug use.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
118 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Philippines:R-18 | USA:R (edited for re-rating) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:18A (British Columbia) | Canada:18+ (Quebec) | USA:TV-MA (TV rating) | Canada:R (Alberta/Manitoba/Ontario) | Argentina:18 | Australia:R | Finland:K-16 | France:-16 | Germany:16 (bw) | Hong Kong:IIB | Italy:VM18 | Japan:PG-12 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/18 | Singapore:R(A) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 | USA:NC-17 (original rating) | Brazil:18 | Iceland:16MOVIEmeter: 
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Premiere voted this movie as one of "The 25 Most Dangerous Movies". moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Lana's mom finds Lana with Brandon's body, you can see Brandon is breathing. moreSoundtrack:
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After finally getting the chance to see this film, I have to say it was worth the wait. Hillary Swank's performance was outstanding, she certainly deserves the golden globe she's already won and the oscar, she's sure to be nominated for. Brandon Teena was real, no questions. The director, Kimberly Pierce deserves much credit for telling the story subtlety, no black and white, he's wrong, she's right. I came away from this movie realizing the courage you have to possess to be different, the dangers from it are real and we must admire those brave enough among us to be.