Boys Don't Cry (1999)
A young trans man's search for love and belonging in rural Nebraska becomes a bleak, intimate struggle.
A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.
How intense is Boys Don't Cry?
Boys Don't Cry is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Boys Don't Cry feels like
- Tone
- grittybleakmelancholyintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream Boys Don't Cry
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Is Boys Don't Cry for you?
Is Boys Don't Cry scary?
Only a little. Boys Don't Cry has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Boys Don't Cry gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Boys Don't Cry sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Boys Don't Cry OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Boys Don't Cry?
Boys Don't Cry runs 1h 58m.
Where can I stream Boys Don't Cry?
Boys Don't Cry is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Boys Don't Cry have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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