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This Boy's Life

7.119931h 55m15MovieDrama

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.

DirectorMichael Caton-Jones
WriterRobert Getchell
ProducersArt Linson·Peter Guber

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Caton-Jones

RNRobert De Niro
Robert De Niro
Dwight
EBEllen Barkin
Ellen Barkin
Caroline
LDLeonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio
Toby
JBJonah Blechman
Jonah Blechman
Arthur Gayle
EDEliza Dushku
Eliza Dushku
Pearl
CCChris Cooper
Chris Cooper
Roy
CGCarla Gugino
Carla Gugino
Norma
ZAZachary Ansley
Zachary Ansley
Skipper
TE
Tracey Ellis
Kathy
KKKathy Kinney
Kathy Kinney
Marian
RZ
Robert Zameroski
Arch Cook
TMTobey Maguire
Tobey Maguire
Chuck Bolger

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This Boy's Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams This Boy's Life?

This Boy's Life is streaming on Rakuten TV in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is This Boy's Life on Netflix?

No, This Boy's Life is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Rakuten TV.

Is This Boy's Life on Amazon Prime Video?

This Boy's Life isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch This Boy's Life for free?

This Boy's Life is available to stream free (with ads) on Rakuten TV in United Kingdom.

Is This Boy's Life based on a true story?

Yes — This Boy's Life is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).