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Apr 23, 1993 · Based on the memoirs of writer Tobias Wolff, the film depicts his troubled childhood in 1950s Seattle with his abusive stepfather and his mother. 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
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 · A movie based on a memoir by Tobias Wolff, who survived a troubled childhood in Washington state with his mother and a stepfather. Robert De Niro plays the stepfather, a bully and a liar, and Leonardo DiCaprio plays the son, who tries to escape his fate.
A drama based on a true story of a boy and his abusive stepfather in the 1950s. Find out the critics' ratings, watch the trailer, and rent or buy the movie on Fandango, Prime Video, or Apple TV.
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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. 2,580 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 true story of a rebellious teenager and his abusive stepfather in 1950s America. Based on the memoirs of writer Tobias Wolff, the film follows his struggles to escape from a small town and pursue his dreams.
