Boys Don't Cry is a 1999 American biographical drama film directed by Kimberly Peirce. The film is based on the real-life story of Teena Brandon, a transgender man who was murdered in 1993 in Falls City, Nebraska.
The film follows Brandon Teena, a female-born teenager who moves to Falls City and begins living as a male. He quickly becomes popular in the town and starts dating a local girl named Lana. However, Brandon's secret is discovered by two of Lana's friends, and he is brutally raped and beaten.
Despite reporting the attack to the police, Brandon is not taken seriously and is even arrested for forging checks. Eventually, his attackers track him down and murder him, along with two other individuals. The film ends with a dedication to Brandon, his real name Teena Brandon, and the other victims.
Boys Don't Cry was critically acclaimed and won several awards, including an Academy Award for Hilary Swank's performance as Brandon Teena. The film has been praised for shedding light on transgender issues and the discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community.