This Boy's Life(1993)
“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.”
Overview
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.
Director
Michael Caton-Jones
Studio
Knickerbocker Films
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Robert De Niro
as Dwight
Ellen Barkin
as Caroline
Leonardo DiCaprio
as Toby
Jonah Blechman
as Arthur Gayle
Eliza Dushku
as Pearl
Chris Cooper
as Roy
Carla Gugino
as Norma
Zachary Ansley
as Skipper
Tracey Ellis
as Kathy
Kathy Kinney
as Marian
Robert Zameroski
as Arch Cook
Tobey Maguire
as Chuck Bolger
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1993
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Knickerbocker Films • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Where can I watch This Boy's Life?▼
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What is This Boy's Life about?▼
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.
Who directed This Boy's Life?▼
This Boy's Life was directed by Michael Caton-Jones and released in 1993. It is a drama film.
How long is This Boy's Life?▼
This Boy's Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in This Boy's Life?▼
The cast of This Boy's Life includes Robert De Niro as Dwight, Ellen Barkin as Caroline, Leonardo DiCaprio as Toby, Jonah Blechman as Arthur Gayle, Eliza Dushku as Pearl and more.
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