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This Boy's Life (1993)

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The story about the relationship between a rebellious 1950s teenager and his abusive stepfather, based on the memoirs of writer and literature Professor Tobias Wolff.

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Awards

2 wins & 2 nominations.

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19 July 2002 | jmorrison-2
8
| Absorbing, Shocking Movie
A highly disturbing film about the violent relationship between a disturbed man, and his adolescent step-son. Remarkable performances from Robert DeNiro and Leonardo DiCaprio. The desperation and hatred is clearly conveyed by both of them; to the point that it's downright scary.

Deniro's character is so seemingly normal, and yet so menacing and terrifying. Another remarkable acting performance from him.

The taunting of the step-son, and the violent confrontations between the two are ugly, yet mesmerizing. You feel the claustrophobic feeling the boy must have had living in this small town, trapped into this relationship. Some of this is very tough to watch.

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire starred in films directed by Sam Raimi. DiCaprio in The Quick and the Dead (1995) and Maguire in the Spider-Man trilogy.

Quotes

Tobias 'Toby' Wolff: It was 1957. We were driving from Florida to Utah. After my mother was beaten up by her boyfriend, we got in the Nash and high-tailed it for the uranium fields. We were gonna get rich and change our luck, which hadn't been so hot since our family ...

Goofs

Speedometer on car reads the same when Dwight Hansen drives erratically to scare Tobias and then later on when Tobias takes Dwight's car for a joy ride; also the speedometer says speeds of 70 mph plus yet the odometer never moves.

Soundtracks

Bye Bye Love
Written by Felice Bryant and Boudleaux Bryant
Performed by The Everly Brothers

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Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Biography | Drama

Details

Release Date:

23 April 1993

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Britannia Beach, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$74,425 11 April 1993

Gross USA:

$4,104,962

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$4,104,962

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