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.
Where to watch Boys Don't Cry in United States
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open Boys Don't Cry there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Boys Don't Cry streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | — |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Disney Plus | maxdome Store |
| France | Disney Plus | Pathé Home |
| Spain | Disney Plus | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | — |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | wavve |
About Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry is a 1999 English-language crime and drama film directed by Kimberly Peirce. The cast is led by Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Boys Don't Cry was produced by Fox Searchlight Pictures, IFC Productions, and Killer Films and made in United States of America. It was released on September 2, 1999, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kimberly Peirce
- Writers
- Kimberly Peirce, Andy Bienen
- Release date
- September 2, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- Fox Searchlight Pictures, IFC Productions, Killer Films
Boys Don't Cry cast & crew
Boys Don't Cry was directed by Kimberly Peirce and written by Kimberly Peirce and Andy Bienen.
The cast features Hilary Swank as Brandon Teena, Chloë Sevigny as Lana Tisdel, Peter Sarsgaard as John Lotter, Brendan Sexton III as Tom Nissen, Alicia Goranson as Candace, and Alison Folland as Kate.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nathan Larson, cinematography is by Jim Denault, and it was produced by Eva Kolodner and Christine Vachon.
Is Boys Don't Cry worth watching?
Boys Don't Cry holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 1,469 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 58m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Boys Don't Cry is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Boys Don't Cry
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)
Boys Don't Cry — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Boys Don't Cry in United States?
Boys Don't Cry is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
▸What language is Boys Don't Cry in?
Boys Don't Cry is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Boys Don't Cry?
Boys Don't Cry runs 1 hours 58 minutes (118 minutes).
▸What is Boys Don't Cry rated?
Boys Don't Cry is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 1,469 ratings.
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