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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. This was DiCaprio's theatrical film debut.
Apr 23, 1993 · Based on the memoirs of writer Tobias Wolff, the film depicts his troubled relationship with his abusive stepfather in 1950s Seattle. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as the rebellious teenager who tries to escape his small town and his stepfather's violence.
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- Biography, Drama
- Michael Caton-Jones
- 1993-04-23
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A drama based on a true story of a boy, his mother, and his abusive stepfather in the 1950s. The film features a breakout performance from Leonardo DiCaprio and a terrific cast, but mixed reviews from critics.
- (37)
- Michael Caton-Jones
- R
- Robert De Niro
Apr 23, 1993 · This Boy's Life. Roger Ebert April 23, 1993. Tweet. Leonardo Di Caprio and Robert De Niro. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. The great idea in the 1950s, if things weren't working out, was to go West. Maybe things would be better there. After her divorce, Caroline packs her son into the old Nash sedan and drives out to ...
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.
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. 2,589 IMDb 7.3 1 h 54 min 1993. X-Ray R.
