This Boy's Life
1993, English. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch This Boy's Life
This Boy's Life is streaming on VI movies and tv in India.
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Details
- Released
- 9 April 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Getchell
- Box office
- $4.1M
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What This Boy's Life is based on
This Boy's Life is based on This Boy's Life, a 1989 novel by Tobias Wolff and This Boy's Life: A Memoir, a novel by Tobias Wolff.
Novel · 1989
This Boy's Life
By Tobias Wolff
Novel
This Boy's Life: A Memoir
By Tobias Wolff
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This Boy's Life: quick answers
Is This Boy's Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 1,131 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is This Boy's Life?
This Boy's Life runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does This Boy's Life have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for This Boy's Life. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
This Boy's Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
This Boy's Life is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is This Boy's Life on?
This Boy's Life is streaming on VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like This Boy's Life?
If you liked This Boy's Life, try Beautiful Boy, Nocturnal Animals, My Own Private Idaho.
Who directed This Boy's Life?
This Boy's Life (1993) was directed by Michael Caton-Jones and stars Robert De Niro, Ellen Barkin, Leonardo DiCaprio.
What is This Boy's Life based on?
This Boy's Life is based on This Boy's Life, a 1989 novel by Tobias Wolff and This Boy's Life: A Memoir, a novel by Tobias Wolff.