This Boy's Life Certificate: 
- Duration:
- 115 mins
- Year produced:
- 1993
- Director:
- Michael Caton-Jones
- Cast:
- Robert De Niro
- Ellen Barkin
- Leonardo DiCaprio
If you think you've got parent trouble, spare a thought for rebellious 1950s teen Tobias Wolff in this poignant, autobiographical drama. Moving to the American West with his struggling mum, he finds his life taking a nosedive after she gets remarried. Although Dwight is meant to be the perfect husband - and the perfect father to keep Toby in line - he's actually an abusive alcoholic who brutally locks horns with his young stepson at every opportunity. It's a heartbreaking situation that has Toby desperately searching for an escape.
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Fascinating facts
Leonardo DiCaprio got Tobey McGuire the part of Chuck after Tobey was turned down in favour of Leonardo for the lead.