About a Boy

Growing up has nothing to do with age.

20021h 41m6.7(2,472 votes)

DramaComedyRomance

Synopsis

Will Freeman is a good-looking, smooth-talking bachelor whose primary goal in life is avoiding any kind of responsibility. But when he invents an imaginary son in order to meet attractive single moms, Will gets a hilarious lesson about life from a bright, but hopelessly geeky 12-year-old named Marcu…

About a Boy (2002) is a drama, comedy, and romance film directed by Chris Weitz. It stars Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, and Toni Collette. The film runs for 1 hour 41 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 2,472 votes.

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Director

Chris Weitz

Cast

Hugh Grant

Will Freeman

Nicholas Hoult

Marcus Brewer

Toni Collette

Fiona Brewer

Rachel Weisz

Rachel

Natalia Tena

Ellie

Victoria Smurfit

Suzie

Augustus Prew

Ali

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Who stars in About a Boy?

About a Boy stars Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, and Rachel Weisz, and was directed by Chris Weitz.

How long is About a Boy?

About a Boy has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes.

When did About a Boy come out?

About a Boy was released in 2002.

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About a Boy is a drama, comedy, and romance film.

Is About a Boy worth watching?

About a Boy holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.