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Summary The dynamic teaming of Robert DeNiro, Ellen Barkin and Leonardo DiCaprio sparks this funny, touching slice-of-life drama that pits rebellious teen Toby (DiCaprio) against his tyrannical new stepfather Dwight (DeNiro). (Warner Bros.)

This Boy's Life
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 16 Critic Reviews
60
User Score Generally Unfavorable Based on 76 User Ratings
3.8
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Summary The dynamic teaming of Robert DeNiro, Ellen Barkin and Leonardo DiCaprio sparks this funny, touching slice-of-life drama that pits rebellious teen Toby (DiCaprio) against his tyrannical new stepfather Dwight (DeNiro). (Warner Bros.)

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 16 Critic Reviews
60
38% Positive
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10 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 16 Critic Reviews
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38% Positive
6 Reviews
63% Mixed
10 Reviews
0% Negative
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 76 User Ratings
3.8
38% Positive
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12% Mixed
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Generally Unfavorable Based on 76 User Ratings
3.8
38% Positive
29 Ratings
12% Mixed
9 Ratings
50% Negative
38 Ratings

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Production Company Knickerbocker Films, Polyphony Digital, Warner Bros.
Release Date Apr 9, 1993
Duration 1 h 55 m
Rating R
Tagline He looked like the ideal husband. He seemed like the perfect father. That's just what they needed. But that's not what they got.
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
1 Nomination