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This Boy's Life (titled onscreen as This Boy's Life: A True Story) is a 1993 American biographical coming-of-age drama film directed by Michael Caton-Jones. It is based on the eponymous memoir by author Tobias Wolff. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Ellen Barkin.
- This Boy's Life, by Tobias Wolff
- Fitch Cady, Art Linson
Apr 23, 1993 · Based on the memoirs of Tobias Wolff, the film depicts his troubled childhood in 1950s Seattle with his abusive stepfather and his mother's new husband. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more.
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- Biography, Drama
- Michael Caton-Jones
- 1993-04-23
A drama based on a true story of a boy who escapes from his abusive stepfather in the 1950s. The film features a breakout performance from Leonardo DiCaprio and a sly Robert De Niro, but critics find it bleak and slow-moving.
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- Michael Caton-Jones
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- Robert De Niro
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Apr 23, 1993 · A film adaptation of the memoir by Tobias Wolff, This Boy's Life tells the story of a boy's survival in a violent and abusive marriage with his stepfather in the 1950s. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Toby, who faces challenges and dangers in his quest for independence and identity.
This Boy's Life. Set in 1950s, this moving drama is a story of a young boy and his divorced mother. When his mother marries, the boy must struggle to endure a hostile relationship with his stepfather. 2,572 IMDb 7.3 1 h 54 min 1993. X-Ray R. Drama · Compelling · Gentle · Sad. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $3.59. Buy. HD $10.49. More purchase.
A movie based on the memoirs of Tobias Wolff, a rebellious teenager who escapes from his abusive stepfather in 1950s Seattle. The plot follows his struggles with school, friends, and family as he tries to find his own identity and future.
