This Boy's Life (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1993, This Boy's Life is a drama film directed by Michael Caton-Jones, running about 115 minutes. “A true story based on the award-winning book by Tobias Wolff.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. This Boy's Life stars Robert De Niro as Dwight Hansen, Leonardo DiCaprio as Tobias Wolff, Ellen Barkin as Caroline Wolff Hansen and Chris Cooper as Roy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, This Boy's Life has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Boy's Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Boy's Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Boy's Life (1993)?
- In US, This Boy's Life is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is This Boy's Life worth watching?
- This Boy's Life holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in This Boy's Life?
- This Boy's Life stars Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Barkin, Chris Cooper and Jonah Blechman.
- When was This Boy's Life released?
- This Boy's Life was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.