When I Was a Boy
1993, English. Directed by Todd Field & Matthew Modine.
An experimental piece about a grown man reflecting on how he was reared by his mother and treated by others as a child.
- Runtime
- 0h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Matthew Modine
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How long is When I Was a Boy?
When I Was a Boy runs 17 minutes (0h 17m).
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Which OTT platform is When I Was a Boy on?
When I Was a Boy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1993. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like When I Was a Boy?
If you liked When I Was a Boy, try All Day and a Night, Lorelei, The Young One.
Who directed When I Was a Boy?
When I Was a Boy (1993) was directed by Todd Field and Matthew Modine and stars Philip Forman, Alex Vlacos, Todd Field.