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Boys Don't Cry
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Overview

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Director:
Writers:
Kimberly Peirce (written by) &
Andy Bienen (written by)
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Release Date:
29 October 1999 (Canada) more
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Tagline:
A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 42 wins & 27 nominations more
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(89 articles)
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WOW! One of the most powerful films EVER! more (401 total)

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Also Known As:
Take It Like a Man (USA) (working title)
A fiúk nem sírnak (Hungary) [hu]
Boys Don't Cry (Greece) [el]
Boys Don't Cry (France) [fr]
Boys Don't Cry (Spain) [es]
Boys Don't Cry (Denmark) [da]
Decki ne placu (Croatia) [hr]
Erkekler aglamaz (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Garotos Não Choram (Brazil) [pt]
Kluci neplácou (Czech Republic) [cs]
Les garçons ne pleurent pas (Canada: French title) [fr]
Los chicos no lloran (Spain) [es]
Los muchachos no lloran (Argentina) [es]
Meninos Não Choram (Brazil) [pt]
Nie czas na lzy (Poland) [pl]
Os rapazes Não Choram (Portugal) [pt]
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MPAA:
Rated R for violence including an intense brutal rape scene, sexuality, language and drug use.
Runtime:
118 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:18+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A (British Columbia) | Canada:R (Alberta/Manitoba/Ontario) (Canadian Home Video rating) | USA:R (Approved No. 36926) (edited for re-rating) | Philippines:R-18 | USA:TV-MA (TV rating) | Argentina:18 | Australia:R | Finland:K-16 (director's cut) | France:-16 | Germany:16 (bw) | Hong Kong:IIB | Italy:VM18 | Japan:PG-12 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/18 | Singapore:R(A) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:18 | USA:NC-17 (original rating) | Brazil:18 | Iceland:16
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
When Hilary Swank was living as a man to prepare for the role of Brandon Teena, she was so convincing that her neighbors believed that the young man coming and going from Swank's home (Swank in male character) was a visiting brother of hers. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Brandon is pulled over by the police, his driver's license lists his height at 5'9'', but after he goes convicted in court, all the papers they show in that scene says he is 5'6''. more
Quotes:
Lana: [to Brandon] Who are you? more
Movie Connections:
Featured in "The Jay Leno Show: (#1.29)" (2009) more
Soundtrack:
She's A Diamond more

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8 out of 14 people found the following comment useful.
WOW! One of the most powerful films EVER!, 18 April 2000
10/10
Author: reedis-2 from BC CANADA

For a movie to be able to start off a "little" (emphasis on little) slow, and turn into a spectacle of both amazing acting, directing, and an amazing script is not only a rarity, but is almost unheard of. "Boys Don't Cry" is one of the most powerful films that I have ever seen. Ms. Hilary Swank embraced her character with open arms, and turned him into a hero. A incredibly hard task, considering a "few minor 'glitches'". The fact that this movie is based upon a true story only emphasizes the themes it is trying to portray. As a human race, it only makes sense that we should strive to accept our originality and differences, and celebrate them, rather than diminish them, and look upon them as being "bad". This movie is one that gives the audience the "complete package", and not just a pretty actress or soundtrack. As an all encompassing film, "Boys Don't Cry" is brilliant.

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