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.”
Synopsis
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.
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This Boy's Life (1993) Official Trailer - Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-16
Top Cast
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Robert De Niro
Dwight
Ellen Barkin
Caroline
Leonardo DiCaprio
Toby
Jonah Blechman
Arthur Gayle
Eliza Dushku
Pearl
Chris Cooper
Roy
Carla Gugino
Norma
Zachary Ansley
Skipper
Tracey Ellis
Kathy
Kathy Kinney
Marian
Robert Zameroski
Arch Cook
Tobey Maguire
Chuck Bolger
Tristan Tait
Jerry Huff
Travis MacDonald
Psycho
Richard Liss
A&P Manager
Michael Bacall
Terry Taylor
Adam Sneller
Terry Silver
Gerrit Graham
Mr. Howard
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 9, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 21, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Caton-Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Getchell
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- This Boy's Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.1M
- Production Studios
- Knickerbocker Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Caton-Jones
Robert Getchell, Tobias Wolff
Carter Burwell
David Watkin
Jim Clark
Art Linson, Jon Peters, Peter Guber
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Caton-Jones
Director
Robert Getchell
Screenplay
Art Linson
Producer
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Jim Clark
Editor
Stephen J. Lineweaver
Production Design
Richard Hornung
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Boy's Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed This Boy's Life?
This Boy's Life was directed by Michael Caton-Jones.
Who stars in This Boy's Life?
The principal cast of This Boy's Life includes Robert De Niro, Ellen Barkin, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Blechman, Eliza Dushku.
When was This Boy's Life released and how long is it?
This Boy's Life was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did This Boy's Life make at the box office?
This Boy's Life grossed $4.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for This Boy's Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Boy's Life was composed by Carter Burwell.
Is This Boy's Life based on a book or true story?
This Boy's Life is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tobias Wolff".
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Boy's Life?
This Boy's Life holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).