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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.
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Apr 23, 1993 · This Boy's Life: Directed by Michael Caton-Jones. With Robert De Niro, Ellen Barkin, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Blechman. The story about the relationship between a rebellious 1950s teenager and his abusive stepfather, based on the memoirs of writer and literature Professor Tobias Wolff.
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- Biography, Drama
- Michael Caton-Jones
- 1993-04-23
In the 1950s, Toby (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his mom, Caroline (Ellen Barkin), move to the state of Washington. There they meet mild-mannered Dwight (Robert De Niro), who falls in love with Caroline.
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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 Tobias Wolff's memoir about his childhood in a violent and abusive marriage, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. Ebert praises the film's drama, acting and authenticity, and compares it to his own childhood memories.
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- 115 min
Synopsis. In the fall of 1957, Toby Wolff ( Leonardo DiCaprio) and his mother Caroline ( Ellen Barkin) are driving from Florida to Utah in search of better luck after Caroline was beat up by her latest boyfriend.
