Boys Don't Cry (1999)

09/02/1999 (US) • 1h 58m

Crime, Drama

A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.

Overview

A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$2,000,000.00

Revenue

$11,540,607.00

Keywords

small town

rape

identity

based on true story

romance

love

friends

murder

anger

hate crime

woman director

nebraska

trans man

small town murder

transphobia

gender identity

1990s

rural town

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