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Peirce's directorial debut tells the gut-wrenching true story of Teena Brandon, a Midwestern female who disguised herself as a man. Relocating to Falls City, Nebraska, from Lincoln, she managed to convince her newfound group of friends that she was Brandon Teena. The film treats these events with a painful objectivism, as .. Read more

Starring	Hilary Swank, Chloe Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III
Director	Kimberly Peirce
Genres	Drama, Gay/Lesbian, Romance

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- Abrasive, jolting drama of shock and outrage, more disturbing than the grisliest horror movie because, based on fact, it exposes a desperation at the heart of America.
- 31485
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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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... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Derek Brown
  - Aberdare, Wales
  - 20 Mar 2006 at 12:46
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  don't rate it much
  
  I couldn't get into this film, I turned it off half way through as I got a bit bored. I didn't think that much off it even though everyone seems to rave... read more »
  
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- - SarahG
  - 3 reviews
  - Haslemere
  - 05 Feb 2012 at 21:05
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  Well I'm a girl and it made me cry!
  
  long time since I rented this but I remember being touched by it, very sad and based on a true story I think. It has recently been on TV and I have put it in ... read more »
  
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- - flissty
  - 106 reviews
  - luton
  - 15 Oct 2011 at 23:12
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  Excellent Film
  
  Very moving film. Not a feel good film but very well acted and thought provoking. Based on a true story
  
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- - Dommers
  - 2 reviews
  - 30 Aug 2011 at 22:29
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  Boys Dont Cry
  
  i found this to be a very good and thought provoking film and as it is based on real events, all be it in small town USA, i just hope attitudes have moved ... read more »
  
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- - MADDERMICK
  - 26 reviews
  - PRESTON
  - 31 Jul 2011 at 11:39
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  - 4
  A bit depressing
  
  Not what I expected at all, but then I had forgotten why I put it on the list originally. The acting is good, but the story is depressing and violent. Not one ... read more »
  
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  - 21 Jun 2011 at 13:04
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  A fine performance
  
  Hilary Swank walks away with this in one of the finest performances you are likely to see this decade! She most certainly deserved an Oscar. It is riveting and ... read more »
  
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- - stufilm
  - 25 reviews
  - Twickenham
  - 13 May 2011 at 11:52
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  Sad But True
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  Based on a true story about a transsexual guy trying to fit in to society. Brandon was beaten, raped and murdered by two of his 'friends' in 1993 after ... read more »
  
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- - Jah83
  - 2 reviews
  - 02 May 2011 at 16:41
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  Must see
  
  Whatever you think of the subject matter this film should be seen by everyone for Hilary Swanks performance alone. She just doesnt do ordinary. The story is ... read more »
  
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- - Flacko
  - 4 reviews
  - London
  - 14 Feb 2011 at 09:45
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  such a waste of a life
  
  watched the documentary on this and just had to watch the film. such a sad story about a young kid trying to fit in, has me in tears everytime
  
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- - wild08
  - 1 review
  - cheltenham
  - 28 Jan 2011 at 08:16
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  Harrowing True Story
  
  To know this was a true story makes the events even more harrowing. Hilary Swank is amazing as the boy/girl lead in this film. My only negative point is that ... read more »
  
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  - St Helier
  - 20 Jan 2011 at 12:15
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  Diffrent
  
  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... read more »
  
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- 221413
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  - Derek Brown
  - Aberdare, Wales
  - 20 Mar 2006 at 12:46
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  Words are not enough
  
  I remember reading about brandon teena on 'remembering our dead' and i was disgusted by the sheer closed mindedness of fellow people. I saw there was a ... read more »
  
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- - Gem
  - Staffordshire, UK
  - 29 Mar 2005 at 23:55
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  Brilliant performances
  
  not perfect but when viewing the director's commentary (which I don't usually do) I was amazed to hear how this was shot on a low budget. Utterly ... read more »
  
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- - Gus
  - Winchester
  - 10 Jul 2004 at 12:44
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  CRAP(Why have'nt they got no stars?)
  
  This is one of the worst movies ...EVER
  
  Save yourself the time of watching it
  
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  - Glasgow. Bonnie Scotland
  - 02 Apr 2006 at 10:52
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  wow
  
  This is a very depressing story but with such superb performances that you just have to watch it till the end.
  
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  - Chantal
  - 1022 reviews
  - London
  - 25 Mar 2005 at 01:16
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  Amazing But Harrowing
  
  This film is absolutely amazing. It forces you to get into the heads of all the character and yes whilst it may be graphic (and it is) it needs to be done. ... read more »
  
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- - wolfwynd
  - 2 reviews
  - Derby
  - 25 Apr 2007 at 22:10
- - 4
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  Gave up
  
  It may be a sad story but after 40 mins, I found no empathy with any of the characters and lost interest.
  
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- - BigDes
  - 110 reviews
  - Uckfield
  - 01 Jul 2008 at 14:30
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  Harrowing, but should be seen
  
  I saw this film because of Hilary's performance, which is amazing and well worthy of the Oscar she now holds.
  
  This true story adaptation is based... read more »
  
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  - Reading
  - 21 Jan 2006 at 15:31
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  Not Bad, quite shocking in places.
  
  A good film overal, worth a watch but be aware some quite graphic scenes of rape. Storyline is good and performances believeable. A film that makes you think... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Cambridge, England
  - 25 Nov 2004 at 18:56
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  Bit slow, but stay with it!
  
  The movie starts out really slow. But once you get into it, it's worth it. Hilary Swank is very convincing in her role of playing the male version of ... read more »
  
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- - Purplemonster
  - Leicester
  - 27 Feb 2004 at 13:08

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Critics' reviews
- Abrasive, jolting drama of shock and outrage, more disturbing than the grisliest horror movie because, based on fact, it exposes a desperation at the heart of America.
- 31485
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
- "...[Swank's] performance quickly takes off on a life of its own. The actor/role synergy ratchets up a movie that's already working to startling heights..."
- 10093
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- Ranked #7 in Rolling Stone's "Ten Best Movies of 1999" -- "...Hilary Swank's sensational performance is unique and unforgettable..."
- 10092
- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- The grimly compelling true story of Teena Brandon, a 21-year-old Nebraskan who chose to carry herself off as a boy,... read more on Time Out
- 44734
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:15
- "...Carefully crafted and quite moving....Swank is truly worthy of all the awards..." -- 3 out of 5 stars
- 10091
- - Premiere
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...An effective and emotionally powerful movie....Hilary Swank is superb..."
- 10090
- - Box Office
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59

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- Boys Don't Cry
  
  Peirce's directorial debut tells the gut-wrenching true story of Teena Brandon, a Midwestern female who disguised herself as a man. Relocating to Falls City, Nebraska, from Lincoln, she managed to convince her newfound group of friends that she was Brandon Teena. The film treats these events with a ...