This Boy's Life (1993)
A teenage boy and his mother move to a small town in the 1950s to escape her abusive boyfriend. Her new husband initially seems charming but soon reveals himself to be a controlling and violently abusive stepfather. The boy dreams of escape and rebels against his oppressive home life, clinging to his ambitions for a better future despite the constant cruelty he endures.
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73/100
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About This Boy's Life
Director: Michael Caton-Jones
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Ellen Barkin
Language: English
Runtime: 115 min
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