Boys Don't Cry (1999): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1999 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1999, Boys Don't Cry is a drama and krimi film directed by Kimberly Peirce, running about 118 minutes. “Eine wahre Geschichte darüber den Mut zu finden man selbst zu sein.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brandon Teena, ein junger Transsexueller, geboren als Teena Renae Brandon, ist äußerlich eine junge Frau. Seinem Geschlechts- und Körperempfinden als Mann folgend, kleidet er sich männlich, um die gefühlte Identität auszuleben. Unter männlichem Namen verlässt er seinen Heimatort, um in der US-amerikanischen Provinz ein neues Leben zu beginnen. In einem kleinen Ort freundet er sich mit einer jugendlichen Clique an, John, Tom, Candace, Kate und Lana. Bald darauf ist er in der Clique akzeptiert und verliebt sich in Lana.
Who’s in it. Boys Don't Cry stars Hilary Swank as Brandon Teena, Chloë Sevigny as Lana Tisdel, Peter Sarsgaard as John Lotter and Brendan Sexton III as Tom Nissen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Boys Don't Cry has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $11.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boys Don't Cry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boys Don't Cry tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Boys Don't Cry (1999)?
- In USA, Boys Don't Cry is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boys Don't Cry worth watching?
- Boys Don't Cry holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krimi. Most viewers rate it highly.
- 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 was Boys Don't Cry released?
- Boys Don't Cry was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.