Boys Don't Cry (1999)
Directed by Kimberly Peirce · 118 min · Crime, Drama
75.9 TOPICAL score · #512 of 6,776 films
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Boys Don't Cry (1999, directed by Kimberly Peirce) has a TOPICAL score of 75.9 - ranked 512 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on historical impact and awards, and lowest on legacy & cult status. It won 2 awards from 4 nominations, including the Academy Award for Best Actress. Critics: 90% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.9/10 critics' average · Metacritic 86. Audiences: TMDB 7.4/10 (1,516 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 44 languages, and the Library of Congress chose it for the National Film Registry.
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- Critics90% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.9/10 critics' average · Metacritic 86
- AudienceTMDB 7.4/10 (1,516 ratings)
- Awards2 wins, 4 nominations - incl. Academy Award for Best Actress; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 44 languages · National Film Registry
- Still read59,895 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Hilary Swank (actor #269), Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard (actor #779), Brendan Sexton III
“Critics lauded Boys Don't Cry upon its release, with many calling it one of the best films of 1999.”
Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 8/10