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)

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)

Lisa Renee Wilson

(Pam)

Jackson D. Kane

(Sam Phillips)

Joseph Gibson

(Tom)

Michael Tripp

(Nerdy Teen)

Guilford Adams

(Brandon's Father (uncredited))

Caitlin Wehrle

(Valley Girl (uncredited))

Gabriel Horn

(Lester (uncredited))

Taylor Eaves

(Toddler (uncredited))

Christophe Dahlkvist

(Truck Driver (uncredited))

Michelle Fairbanks

(Girl in Car (uncredited))

Gavin Perry

(Deputy (uncredited))

Robert A. Steffenino

(Bartender (uncredited))