About a Boy
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.
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About a Boy ≣ 2002 ≣ Trailer
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Frequently asked questions about About a Boy
Where can I watch About a Boy in the United States?
About a Boy is available to stream on YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch About a Boy for free?
About a Boy streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for About a Boy?
About a Boy scores 6.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in About a Boy?
About a Boy stars Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz, and Natalia Tena. Chris Weitz is the director and Paul Weitz is the director.
How long is About a Boy?
About a Boy runs 1h 41m (101 minutes).
When did About a Boy come out?
About a Boy was released on April 26, 2002.
Which studio made About a Boy?
About a Boy was produced by Universal Pictures, Tribeca Productions, and Working Title in the United Kingdom, the United States, and France.
What was the budget for About a Boy?
About a Boy was made on a budget of $27,000,000.
How much did About a Boy make at the box office?
About a Boy grossed $129,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $27,000,000.
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