This Boy's Life
Director: Michael Caton-Jones
"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.
Trailer
Cast
Robert De Niro
Dwight
Ellen Barkin
Caroline
Leonardo DiCaprio
Toby
Jonah Blechman
Arthur Gayle
Eliza Dushku
Pearl
Chris Cooper
Roy
Carla Gugino
Norma
Zachary Ansley
Skipper
Tracey Ellis
Kathy
Kathy Kinney
Marian
Robert Zameroski
Arch Cook
Tobey Maguire
Chuck Bolger
In brief
This Boy's Life (1993) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.1/10 from 1,115 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 55min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch This Boy's Life online?
We're currently checking availability of This Boy's Life across streaming services. Availability varies; it's worth checking major platforms such as Netflix, Max and Prime Video.
How long is This Boy's Life?
This Boy's Life runs 115 minutes (1h 55min).
What rating does This Boy's Life have?
This Boy's Life has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,115 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is This Boy's Life from?
This Boy's Life was released in 1993.
