# Where to watch This Boy's Life (1993) in the UK

> This Boy's Life (1993) is available to watch free in the UK on Rakuten TV. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 8 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1993  
**Runtime:** 115 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.1/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 8 May 2026 (2026-05-08T11:47:36.850Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=This%20Boy's%20Life)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=This%20Boy's%20Life)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=This%20Boy's%20Life&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=This%20Boy's%20Life)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=This%20Boy's%20Life&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch This Boy's Life for free in the UK?**

This Boy's Life (1993) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Rakuten TV in the United Kingdom.

**How much does it cost to rent This Boy's Life?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store and Amazon Video so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of This Boy's Life?**

Yes. This Boy's Life can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is This Boy's Life on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

This Boy's Life is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/8092/this-boy-s-life-1993
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/pRMSZfen1Cv1eqwDbtxCBpBqxnU.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/8092/this-boy-s-life-1993.json

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