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About a Boy (2002)

Movie ★ 6.7 101 min

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 Marcus. Now, as Will struggles to teach Marcus the art of being cool, Marcus teaches Will that you're never too old to grow up.

Chris Weitz Director Paul Weitz Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 26, 2002
Runtime
101 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$27.0M
Box office
$129.0M
IMDb
tt0276751
Country
United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany
Language
English
Studio
Universal Pictures, Tribeca Productions, Working Title Films, Kalima Productions

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Frequently asked questions

What is About a Boy about?
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 Marcus. Now, as Will struggles to teach Marcus the art of being cool, Marcus teaches Will that you're never too old to grow up.
Who directed About a Boy?
About a Boy was directed by Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz.
Who stars in About a Boy?
About a Boy stars Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz.
When was About a Boy released?
About a Boy is a 2002 drama, comedy, romance film.
Where can I watch About a Boy?
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