Boys Don't Cry
“A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.”
Where to watch Boys Don't Cry in United States
Boys Don't Cry is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 29 September 2026.
About Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry is a 1999 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Kimberly Peirce, starring Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny and Peter Sarsgaard. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 1,509 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Boys Don't Cry in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Boys Don't Cry trailer
Overview
A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.
Top cast
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
Stephanie Sechrist
April
Craig Erickson
Trucker in Kwik Stop
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Boys Don't Cry in United States?+
In United States, Boys Don't Cry is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Boys Don't Cry on Netflix?+
Boys Don't Cry is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is Boys Don't Cry?+
Boys Don't Cry has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
Who stars in Boys Don't Cry?+
Boys Don't Cry stars Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III and Alicia Goranson.
When did Boys Don't Cry come out?+
Boys Don't Cry is a 1999 movie directed by Kimberly Peirce.
What genre is Boys Don't Cry?+
Boys Don't Cry is Crime and Drama film.
Who directed Boys Don't Cry?+
Boys Don't Cry was directed by Kimberly Peirce.
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