This Boy's Life
He looked like the ideal husband. He seemed like the perfect father. That's just what they needed. But that's not what they got.
When a son and mother move to Seattle in hopes for a better life, the mother meets a seemingly polite man. Things go south when the man turns out to be abusive, endangering their lives. As the mother struggles to maintain hope in an impossible situation, the son has plans to escape.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: This Boy's Life
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1993-04-09
- Runtime: 115 minutes
- Rating: 7.1/10 (1012 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $4,104,962
- Production Companies: Knickerbocker Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.9926
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Robert De Niro
as Dwight Hansen
Ellen Barkin
as Caroline Wolff Hansen
Leonardo DiCaprio
as Tobias Wolff
Chris Cooper
as Roy
Eliza Dushku
as Pearl
Jonah Blechman
as Arthur Gayle
Kathy Kinney
as Marian
Gerrit Graham
as Mr. Howard
Carla Gugino
as Norma
Zachary Ansley
as Skipper
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Trailers & Clips
This Boy's Life (1993) Official Trailer - Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio Movie HD
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Boy's Life?▼
This Boy's Life is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1993-04-09.
Who are the main actors in This Boy's Life?▼
The main cast includes Robert De Niro, Ellen Barkin, Leonardo DiCaprio, Chris Cooper, Eliza Dushku, .
Where can I watch This Boy's Life online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if This Boy's Life is available.
Is This Boy's Life based on a true story?▼
He looked like the ideal husband. He seemed like the perfect father. That's just what they needed. But that's not what they got.
What is the IMDb rating of This Boy's Life?▼
This Boy's Life has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 1012 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of This Boy's Life?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $4,104,962 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for This Boy's Life?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Knickerbocker Films, Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was This Boy's Life filmed?▼
This Boy's Life was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is This Boy's Life?▼
The total runtime of This Boy's Life is 115 minutes.
Is This Boy's Life suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to This Boy's Life?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to This Boy's Life.
Does This Boy's Life have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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