Movie·1993·1h 55m
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.
Directed By
Michael Caton-Jones
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The 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.
Written By
Robert Getchell
Producer
Art Linson, Jon Peters
Cinematography
David Watkin
Music
Carter Burwell
Editor
Jim Clark
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
1,082 votes
Where to watch
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Cast
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
// crew
Crew
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Jim Clark
Editor
Art Linson
Producer
Michael Caton-Jones
Director
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
Robert Getchell
Screenplay
Jon Peters
Executive Producer
Peter Guber
Executive Producer
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