Where to watch Boys Don't Cry (1999) tonight

Boys Don't Cry (1999) runs 1 h 58 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.4 from 1,525 TMDB members. A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.

Runtime

1 h 58 min — ends 9:58 pm if you start at 8:00 pm

Rated

R (US)

Genres

Crime, Drama

Released

September 2, 1999

TMDB rating

7.4 / 10 from 1,525 votes

Director

Kimberly Peirce

Starring

Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III

Language

English

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.

Questions people ask

How long is Boys Don't Cry?

Boys Don't Cry is 1 h 58 min long (118 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:58 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Boys Don't Cry rated?

Boys Don't Cry is rated R in the US.

Is Boys Don't Cry a good movie to watch with a group?

Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

Where can I stream Boys Don't Cry?

As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

Lists it could be on

• Crime movies under 2 hours
• Dramas under 2 hours
• Movies from the 90s
• The most-rated movies on TMDB

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