This Boy's Life (1993)
Movie 1h 55m ★ 7.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 1993, This Boy's Life sits in the drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Michael Caton-Jones. The cast includes Carla Gugino, Robert De Niro and Chris Cooper. The running time is 1h 55m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Michael Caton-JonesDirector
- Carla Guginoas Norma
- Robert De Niroas Dwight Hansen
- Chris Cooperas Roy
- Leonardo DiCaprioas Tobias Wolff
- Eliza Dushkuas Pearl
- Kathy Kinneyas Marian
- Tobey Maguireas Chuck Bolger
- Ellen Barkinas Caroline Wolff Hansen
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Questions about This Boy's Life
- What genre is This Boy's Life?
- This Boy's Life is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in This Boy's Life?
- Carla Gugino, Robert De Niro, Chris Cooper, Leonardo DiCaprio, Eliza Dushku appear in the main cast.
- Who directed This Boy's Life?
- Michael Caton-Jones directed This Boy's Life.
- How long is This Boy's Life?
- This Boy's Life runs for 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- Is This Boy's Life worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch This Boy's Life?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
