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This Boy's Life (1993)
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📖 Story
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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Worth tryingCharacter-driven
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneDark and heavy
ExperienceDetail-driven engagement
Best suited forcharacter-driven drama and emotional tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a heavy watch that leans on human conflict and harsh atmosphere more than comfort or easy release.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weightNot a casual watch
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Best suited for17+
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Serious themes
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Viewer insight This Boy's Life is a 1993 film in the Drama category from United States. Directed by Michael Caton-Jones. Starring Robert De Niro and Ellen Barkin. Runtime: about 115 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 7.1/10.
Genre: Drama, Released in 1993, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 115 minutes, Starring Robert De Niro and Ellen Barkin.
Runtime
115 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
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
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Tracey Ellis
Kathy
Kathy Kinney
Marian
Robert Zameroski
Arch Cook
Tobey Maguire
Chuck Bolger
Tristan Tait
Jerry Huff
Travis MacDonald
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Director: Michael Caton-Jones
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1What is movie This Boy's Life (1993)?
It is a movie released in 1993 within the Drama category.
2What is the story of This Boy's Life?
This Boy's Life (1993) is a movie in the Drama category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch This Boy's Life online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Disney Plus.
4What is the rating of This Boy's Life?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,089 ratings.
5What is the runtime of This Boy's Life?
Its runtime is about 115 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is This Boy's Life best suited for?
A grounded dramatic watch where the emotional payoff grows scene by scene and feels strongest once it settles in.
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