This Boy's Life
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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Streaming now in the United States on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV.
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Frequently asked questions about This Boy's Life
Where can I watch This Boy's Life in the United States?
This Boy's Life is available to stream on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch This Boy's Life for free?
This Boy's Life streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for This Boy's Life?
This Boy's Life scores 7.1 on The Movie Database, 7.2 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 74 on Metacritic.
Who stars in This Boy's Life?
This Boy's Life stars Robert De Niro, Ellen Barkin, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Blechman, and Eliza Dushku. Michael Caton-Jones is the director.
How long is This Boy's Life?
This Boy's Life runs 1h 55m (115 minutes).
When did This Boy's Life come out?
This Boy's Life was released on April 9, 1993.
Which studio made This Boy's Life?
This Boy's Life was produced by Knickerbocker Films and Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States.
How much did This Boy's Life make at the box office?
This Boy's Life grossed $4,104,962 worldwide.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.