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This Boy's Life

“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.”

7.119931h 55mDrama
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This Boy's Life at a glance

This Boy's Life is a 1993 drama film, running 1h 55m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on JustWatch TV Free, Rakuten TV and Apple TV Store.

15 age rating1h 55mDrama

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1993-04-09
Runtime
1h 55m
Genres
Drama
Director
Michael Caton-Jones
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.1 / 10 · 1,131 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Robert De NiroDwight
Ellen BarkinCaroline
Leonardo DiCaprioToby
Jonah BlechmanArthur Gayle
Eliza DushkuPearl
Chris CooperRoy
Carla GuginoNorma
Zachary AnsleySkipper
Tracey EllisKathy
Kathy KinneyMarian
Robert ZameroskiArch Cook
Tobey MaguireChuck Bolger
Tristan TaitJerry Huff
Travis MacDonaldPsycho

Questions about This Boy's Life

Quick answers
Where can I watch This Boy's Life in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, This Boy's Life is listed on JustWatch TV Free, Rakuten TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is This Boy's Life suitable for children?

This Boy's Life is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is This Boy's Life on PelisPlus UK?

This Boy's Life has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

What is This Boy's Life 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.

How long is This Boy's Life?

This Boy's Life runs for 1h 55m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the This Boy's Life trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play This Boy's Life (1993) Official Trailer - Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio Movie HD without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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