Boys Don't Cry

A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.

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

Crime Drama

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)

Robert Prentiss

(Trucker)

Josh Ridgway

(Kwik Stop Cashier)

Craig Erickson

(Trucker in Kwik Stop)

Stephanie Sechrist

(April)

Jerry Haynes

(Judge)

Lou Perryman

(Sheriff)

Lisa Renee Wilson

(Pam)

Jackson D. Kane

(Sam Phillips)

Joseph Gibson

(Tom)

Michael Tripp

(Nerdy Teen)

Shana McClendon

(Girl in Car)

Libby Villari

(Nurse)

Paige Carl Griggs

(Dave (Deputy))

Gail Cronauer

(Clerk)

Guilford Adams

(Brandon's Father (uncredited))

Christophe Dahlkvist

(Truck Driver (uncredited))

Taylor Eaves

(Toddler (uncredited))

Michelle Fairbanks

(Girl in Car (uncredited))

Gabriel Horn

(Lester (uncredited))

Gavin Perry

(Deputy (uncredited))

Robert A. Steffenino

(Bartender (uncredited))

Caitlin Wehrle

(Valley Girl (uncredited))