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."
Originally released in 1993. This Boy's Life is a drama film. directed by Michael Caton-Jones.
Starring Robert De Niro, Ellen Barkin, and Leonardo DiCaprio
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 9, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (1,046 votes)
Box Office
$4.1M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $4,104,962
Production Companies
- Knickerbocker Films
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 moth...
Who directed This Boy's Life?
This Boy's Life was directed by Michael Caton-Jones.
How long is This Boy's Life?
This Boy's Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was This Boy's Life released?
This Boy's Life was released on April 9, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in This Boy's Life?
The main cast of This Boy's Life includes Robert De Niro, Ellen Barkin, Leonardo DiCaprio, Chris Cooper, Eliza Dushku.
Is This Boy's Life worth watching?
This Boy's Life has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,046 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.