A true story about finding the courage to be yourself.
A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.
CrimeDramasmall townrapeidentitybased on true storyromancelovefriendsmurderangerhate crimewoman directornebraska
- Sexual violence
- Bleak ending
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Character
Earnest, grave, classical in form and overwhelming.
- earnestironic
- gravecomic
- classical in formformally daring
- cooloverwhelming
- unpretentiousprestige
Who loves it, who doesn't
39 profiled raters. Loved most by The Archivists; disliked most by The Provocateurs.
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Cast
- Hilary SwankBrandon Teena
- Chloë SevignyLana Tisdel
- Peter SarsgaardJohn Lotter
- Brendan Sexton IIITom Nissen
- Alicia GoransonCandace
- Alison FollandKate
- Jeannetta ArnetteLana's Mom
- Rob CampbellBrian
- Matt McGrathLonny
- Cheyenne RushingNicole
Crew
- Kimberly PeirceDirector
- Kimberly PeirceWriter
- Andy BienenWriter
- Jim DenaultDirector of Photography
- Nathan LarsonOriginal Music Composer
- Tracy GrangerEditor
- Lee PercyEditor
- John N. HartProducer
- Eva KolodnerProducer
- Christine VachonProducer
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Similar in taste
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Looking for Mr. Goodbar 197785% alikeBoth earnest, grave, classical in form.
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Bigger Than Life 195683% alikeBoth earnest, grave, classical in form.
Lovelace 201381% alikeBoth earnest, grave, classical in form.
Frances 198280% alikeBoth earnest, grave, classical in form.
The Island on Bird Street 199780% alikeBoth earnest, grave, classical in form.
The Basketball Diaries 199579% alikeBoth earnest, grave, classical in form.
Leaving Neverland 201980% alikeSeries · Both earnest, grave, overwhelming.
The Crimson Field 201475% alikeSeries · Both earnest, grave, classical in form.
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