About a Boy

About a Boy

2002 · 101 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.7 (2,411 votes)
Dir. Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz · Starring Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz, Natalia Tena, Victoria Smurfit · Music Badly Drawn Boy

Growing up has nothing to do with age.

DramaComedyRomance

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.

VIBE

This film offers a genuinely charming and witty exploration of unexpected connections. It feels like a warm, comforting hug with a sharp, observational edge, balancing poignant moments with laugh-out-loud humor. A truly heartwarming journey about finding your place and growing up, no matter your age.

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