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The true story of a girl who was killed for impersonating a boy in high school.

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When Brandon Teena, a young man with an infectious, aw-shucks grin and an angelic face that's all angles, wanders into Falls City, Nebraska, he takes to the town like it's a second skin. In little time he's fallen in with a gang of goofy if temperamental redneck boys, found himself a girlfriend, and befriended enough people to form something of a small family. In fact, it's the best time Brandon's ever had. However, there are shadows looming over Brandon's life: a court date for grand theft auto, a checkered criminal record, and a seemingly innocuous speeding ticket that could prove to be his undoing. Why? Because as it turns out, Brandon Teena is actually Teena Brandon, a woman masquerading as a man.

This fascinating story was based on real-life events (as documented in The Brandon Teena Story) that occurred in 1993 and ended in tragedy: Brandon's rape and murder by two of his supposed friends. Despite this horrible outcome, however, in the hands of director Kimberly Peirce (who cowrote the unfettered screenplay with Andy Bienen), Brandon's story becomes not oppressive or preachy, but rather oddly and touchingly transcendent, anchored by Hilary Swank's phenomenal, unsentimental performance. Swank inhabits Brandon's contradictions and passions with a natural vitality most actresses would refuse to give themselves over to. Brandon's deception is doomed from the start, but Swank's enthusiasm is infectious, and when Brandon starts romancing the sloe-eyed Lana (a pitch-perfect Chloë Sevigny), he finds a soul mate who wants to transcend boundaries and fated identities as much as he does. The last part of the film, when Brandon's true identity is discovered, is truly painful to watch, but in between the agony there are touching moments of sweetness between Brandon and Lana, who wrestles with the truth of who Brandon actually is. You'll come away from Boys Don't Cry with affection and respect for Brandon, not pity. --Mark Englehart

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Actors: Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III, Alicia Goranson
Directors: Kimberly Peirce
Writers: Kimberly Peirce, Andy Bienen
Producers: Brad Simpson, Caroline Kaplan, Christine Vachon, Eva Kolodner, Jeffrey Sharp
Format: Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Subtitles: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 1
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Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures
DVD Release Date: October 13, 2009
Run Time: 116 minutes
Customer Reviews: 595 customer reviews
ASIN: B00003CWN3
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Deblyn

A story that needs to be remembered

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2018

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I have read the book about this true story and watched it in the theaters when it first came out years ago.
I watched it again the other night and it’s just as brutal and shocking as I remembered. Teena’s story changed our world. It’s a important one to remember. Swank played a awesome role.

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Marc M. Mahan

It is also important to say that this has a great deal to say about how we approach others and ...

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2018

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This film is well done. and Hilary Swank deserved the the Oscar she was awarded for it. It is also important to say that this has a great deal to say about how we approach others and ourselves

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Katie R.

excellent movie,emotional and sensitive.

Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2019

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You just need to watch it, there are things that everyone can or should understand. I loved the emotional side of the movie as well as how hard i was to see the pain.
The acting is great. Hillary Swank deserved her award!

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Steven Adam Renkovish

Painfully hard to watch.

Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2002

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This was a film that worked on my emotions like no other film has before. It's a devastating story about a woman with a sexual identity crisis, named Teena Brandon who dressed up like a guy, took hormone shots, and called herself Brandon Teena. She befriended two rednecks from a small town in Nebraska, and found herself a girlfriend named Lana. Once her true identity is discovered, the film takes you on an emotional roller coaster.
The performances here are perfect, especially those of Hillary Swank (who won her first Oscar for her performance in this film)and Chloe Sevingy (who was nominated for an Oscar). First time director, Kimberly Pierce, has made a film that will not be forgotten. My only complaint was the graphic sexual scenes. If they make you uncomfortable, then foward through them. That's what I did. Many may not be able to stomach this film because of the no-holds barred grittiness of it. It's heartbreaking, and I could not get it off of my mind. I suppose they had to make it violent and brutal, so they could accuratly portray the horrible things that happened to Teena Brandon and her friends.
Truly a sad story. See it if you think you can handle it. You won't be able to shake this one off for a while.

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N. Schoenfeld

Very Powerful

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2000

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Hilary Swank definately deserved the best actress oscar she recieved. Actually, all the performances in this movie are exceptionally superb. They really add to the gripping power of this movie.
This is a movie that revolves around the theme of self discovery. Basically, it teaches us to be who we are, and drop all our insecurities even though we may be outcasts. The movie also teaches us to drop our hate, which comes from fear about people who are different from us.
This movie has some extremely powerful sequences. Powerful enough to make you cry, even powerful enough to make you react to characters actions, I got so mad at one point I actually had genuine hate for one of the characters in the movie. But that's a good thing, because it means the film had an effect on me, as it will on you.
The DVD is nice but not great, it includes a short documentary, and an informative commentary by the director.
Highly Reccomended.

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Jose R. Perez

A Haunting Reflection on Hate

Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2001

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"Boys Don't Cry" is one of those movies that can either leave you miserable and exhausted so that all you want to do is cry, or inspired and energized to go back out into the world and make a difference. In both cases, it succeeds at being a gritty, realistic indictment on a society that places the external and materialistic aspects of life above the inner spirit we all have within us. In doing so, it exposes the raw truth about a culture that has grown to hate, isnpired in part by the horrors we witness both at home, and at the movies.
Hilary Swank is luminous in an Oscar winning performance that not only transcends gender but also identity. Her chilling Brandon Teena, raped, abused, taunted and despised for celebrating his own individuality and inner-beingness, is unforgettable. Chole Sivegny as the girl he charms with swagger and vulnerability, lends realism to an unflattering role that in someone else's hands could have been laughable. These star-crossed, ill-fated lovers ooze true love, far more than most of today's movie duos.
As successful as the actors are in realizing their real life counterparts, the story, and its plot elements - all based on actual events - never fully do it justice. At times you feel you're watching a terrific documentary, and then you're transported to a Lifetime-television-for-women-movie-of-the-week. And if it's a terrific documentary you desire, rent or own the actual "Brandon Teena Story" which features an eerie soundtrack of the real Teena Brandon answering a detective's questions.
The magic of this film is in the message, and ultimately, "Boys DOn't Cry" succeeds as an expose on the hatred our society has imparted on those who are different, or outside the norm. In doing so, it serves as a much needed testament for embracing our differences, celebrating our unique characteristics, and caring less about what others think of us and more about how we can change the world.
Brandon Teena was no martyr, and certainly not a saint. But, in his short life, he made a difference by being who he was, and by allowing us a glimpse inside a full, rich heart. This film accomplishes many things on many levels, but nothing startles as much as realizing that we all have our secrets, longings, and passions though few of us ever have the courage to make them our reality, like Brandon Teena briefly did. Given the unprecedented events of September 11th and its aftermath, Brandon served notice years ago that society's hatreds had gone too far. As a document of life before 9-11, this is a MUST-HAVE film.

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MitchelSue

So Powerful!

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2014

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I'd seen this movie many years ago, and decided to watch it again. Wow! This movie is so powerful! Really shows you how screwed up people can be when they have some sort of prejudice going on! It is truly unreal to me how horrible one human can be to another human...and think that it's ok. Hilary Swank does an amazing acting job in this film...she is really spectacular! I give the flick 5 stars, and highly recommend it. Oh, and by the way, in case you didn't know...it's based on a true story!

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Charlie Weil

Brilliant!

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020

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I thought the film was deeply powerful and cathartic about one young transgendered boy’s transition into becoming a boy. It was powerfully directed, written and shot. The most extraordinary part of this film was the exceptional star makingC Oscar winning performance from Hilary Swank. She encapsulated the role of Brandon Teena that it almost felt as though she had transformed into Brandon. It was an astonishing performance that brought tears to my eyes from the first opening shot of her to the last. I definitely recommend it!

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Brutal and honest

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2017

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Hard hitting, Brutal not for the faint hearted Hillary Swank deserved her Academy Award . I did not see the end coming . you will remember this film for a long time to come. Considering her young age this was a very mature performance. Is,en't strange that all this years later we as a society are still trying to get to grips with " gender realignment" . It is still a serious problem for young people and parents.

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Emmie

One of the most moving films I've seen

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2016

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Absolutely brilliant. The content of the film is hard hitting and very moving for anyone who either works with transgendered people (I'm a psychotherapist) or is transgendered themselves. Make sure you have a box of tissues ready though because some scenes are heartbreaking. Even if you are someone wanting to understand how hard it is for a person to be born one gender but be trapped in the wrong body and the consequences of coming out in many cases, then this will teach you so much. It arrived very quickly and in perfect condition.

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A very good film based of true events with brilliant acting from ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2017

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A very good film based of true events with brilliant acting from Hillary Swank and the rest of the cast. the last part of the film is very graphic but needed to be in order to portray what it must have been like in real life.

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Paris

Amazing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2016

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Beautifully acted and such a beautiful film. Hilary Swank plays Brandon so well. I can see why she got the Oscar for Best Actress. Such a heartbreaking yet extraordinary film that shows us what Transgender people go through just live who they really are. Buy it now!!!!!

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Daniel

A Classic!! Every one should watch

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2019

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A Classic!! Every one should watch to understand the struggle some people go though and learn to respect them!

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JohnN

Interesting and thought provoking film

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2019

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Great quality and interesting true storyline.

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Three Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 17, 2017

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The main character is excellent, amazing actress but the film is less than expected

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good dvd

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2019

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Enjoyed movie

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originalisa

Spectacular performances by Hilary Swank and Chloe Sevigny

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2015

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A very moving film with spectacular performances by Hilary Swank and Chloe Sevigny. The actual film has been well documented so I am not going to add more to that. Based on a true story.

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2018

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Disturbing film but very good

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v.good film

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2018

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Very good film based on real events

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hazzybear

Excellent film. Great service and product

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2013

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I was very happy with the price, including P&P as it was value for money.

The item arrived when it was meant to and it was in brand new condition.

This movie is based on a true story and Hilary Swank plays the part so well you keep forgetting the trouble her character is in and the turmoil that is really unfolding.

This is not a movie for the faint hearted though as there are some brutal parts.

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Paul M.

Hillary Swank is amazing.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2017

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An extraordinary true story, Hillary Swank is amazing.

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Good story, reasonable price

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2016

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How terribly tragic,that such hate existed, its dark at times but a pretty true to life narrative with some warmer moments ☺

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