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Summary Based on a true story, Brandon Teena (Swank) is the popular new "guy" in a tiny Nebraska town and falls in love with local girl Lana (Sevigny). When it is revealed that Brandon is actually a woman, Lana's family and friends put Brandon's life in jeopardy.

Boys Don't Cry
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 33 Critic Reviews
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86
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 112 User Ratings
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Summary Based on a true story, Brandon Teena (Swank) is the popular new "guy" in a tiny Nebraska town and falls in love with local girl Lana (Sevigny). When it is revealed that Brandon is actually a woman, Lana's family and friends put Brandon's life in jeopardy.

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Universal Acclaim Based on 33 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 33 Critic Reviews
86
97% Positive
32 Reviews
3% Mixed
1 Review
0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 112 User Ratings
7.4
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13% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 112 User Ratings
7.4
80% Positive
90 Ratings
13% Mixed
15 Ratings
6% Negative
7 Ratings

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Production Company Searchlight Pictures, The Independent Film Channel Productions, Killer Films, Hart Sharp Entertainment
Release Date Oct 8, 1999
Duration 1 h 58 m
Rating R
Tagline A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards
• 5 Wins & 6 Nominations