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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Questions about This Boy's Life
How long is This Boy's Life?
This Boy's Life has a runtime of 1h 55m (1 hour and 55 minutes).
Who directed This Boy's Life?
This Boy's Life was directed by Michael Caton-Jones and released in 1993.
What genre is This Boy's Life?
This Boy's Life is a Drama film (1993).
Who stars in This Boy's Life?
The cast of This Boy's Life includes Robert De Niro, Ellen Barkin, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Blechman, Eliza Dushku.
What is the TMDB rating for This Boy's Life?
This Boy's Life has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,091 votes.