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67% Critic Match
About a Boy
“Growing up has nothing to do with age.”
6.7 / 10• 2002• 1h 41m•PG-13• English
DramaComedyRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Hugh Grant
Will Freeman
Lead
Nicholas Hoult
Marcus Brewer
Toni Collette
Fiona Brewer
Rachel Weisz
Rachel
Natalia Tena
Ellie
Victoria Smurfit
Suzie
Augustus Prew
Ali
Sharon Small
Christine
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Chris Weitz's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. About a Boy is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
