Boys Don't Cry
“A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.”
Boys Don't Cry is streaming on Disney Plus in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.
Where to watch Boys Don't Cry
🇦🇺 Australia
Good to know
- Director
- Kimberly Peirce
- Release date
- 1999-09-02
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $11,540,607
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
Boys Don't Cry — trailer
About Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry is a 1999 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Kimberly Peirce, starring Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny and Peter Sarsgaard. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 1,479 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Boys Don't Cry in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Boys Don't Cry in Australia?+
In Australia, you can stream Boys Don't Cry on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Is Boys Don't Cry on Netflix?+
Boys Don't Cry is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.
How long is Boys Don't Cry?+
Boys Don't Cry has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
Who stars in Boys Don't Cry?+
Boys Don't Cry stars Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III and Alicia Goranson.
When did Boys Don't Cry come out?+
Boys Don't Cry is a 1999 movie directed by Kimberly Peirce.
What genre is Boys Don't Cry?+
Boys Don't Cry is Crime and Drama film.
Who directed Boys Don't Cry?+
Boys Don't Cry was directed by Kimberly Peirce.
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