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When I Was a Boy

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An experimental piece about a grown man reflecting on how he was reared by his mother and treated by others as a child.

DirectorsTodd Field·Matthew Modine
WriterMatthew Modine
ProducerMatthew Modine

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Cast · Directed by Todd Field

PF
Philip Forman
The Boy / The Narrator
AV
Alex Vlacos
The Man at the Circus
TFTodd Field
Todd Field
The Teaser

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When I Was a Boy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams When I Was a Boy?

When I Was a Boy isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is When I Was a Boy on Netflix?

No, When I Was a Boy is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is When I Was a Boy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, When I Was a Boy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch When I Was a Boy for free?

When I Was a Boy isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for When I Was a Boy?

When I Was a Boy hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1993. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.