About a Boy
2002, English. Directed by Paul Weitz & Chris Weitz.
Growing up has nothing to do with age.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 2,495 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 26 April 2002
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America, France, Germany
- Written by
- Peter Hedges, Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
- Budget
- $27M
- Box office
- $129M
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About a Boy: quick answers
Is About a Boy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 2,495 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is About a Boy?
About a Boy runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does About a Boy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for About a Boy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
About a Boy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
About a Boy is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is About a Boy on?
About a Boy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
What movies are like About a Boy?
If you liked About a Boy, try Dating Amber, Love, Simon, The Spectacular Now.
Who directed About a Boy?
About a Boy (2002) was directed by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz and stars Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette.