A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.
Plot Summary
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.
Run Time
118 min
Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Rating Details
Rated R for violence including an intense brutal rape scene, sexuality, language and drug use.
Genre
Crime, Drama, Romance
Language
English
Keyword
Nebraska, Hate Crime, Voice Over Narration, Gay Slur, Stabbed In Stomach
Movie Rating
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Colour
Color
Film Type
Feature
Film Class
Gay & Lesbian Films, Docudrama, Psychological Drama
Boys Don't Cry is a 1999 American independent romantic drama film directed by Kimberly Peirce and co-written by Andy Bienen. The film is a dramatization of the real-life story of Brandon Teena, a transgender man played by Hilary Swank, who pursues a relationship with a young woman, played by Chloë Sevigny, and is beaten, raped and murdered by his male acquaintances after they discover he is anatomically female. The picture explores the themes of freedom, courage, identity and empowerment. The film was distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures and was released theatrically in October 1999.
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