About a Boy
- Drama
- Comedy
- Romance
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.
About a Boy is a 2002 comedy-drama that follows Will Freeman, a charming bachelor who poses as a single father to meet women, only to form an unexpected bond with a genuine 12-year-old boy named Marcus. The film explores themes of responsibility and personal growth through humor and heart. It's available to stream on various platforms following its theatrical release in April 2002.
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Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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Hugh GrantWill Freeman
Nicholas HoultMarcus Brewer
Toni ColletteFiona Brewer
Rachel WeiszRachel
Natalia TenaEllie
Victoria SmurfitSuzie
Augustus PrewAli
Sharon SmallChristine- Madison CookImogen
- Jordan CookImogen
Nicholas HutchisonJohn- Ryan SpeechleyBarney
- Joseph SpeechleyBarney
Denise StephensonLindsey
Chris WebsterEllie's Friend
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When was About a Boy released?
About a Boy was released theatrically on April 26, 2002.
What is About a Boy about?
The film follows Will Freeman, a commitment-averse bachelor who invents a fake son to attract single mothers, but ends up forming a genuine friendship with Marcus, a 12-year-old boy who teaches him valuable life lessons about growing up and responsibility.
Is About a Boy available to watch?
Yes, About a Boy has been released and is available on various streaming and rental platforms.
What genre is About a Boy?
About a Boy is a comedy-drama with romantic elements that blends humor with heartfelt character development.
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