About a Boy
"Growing up has nothing to do with age."
Originally released in 2002. About a Boy is a drama/comedy film. directed by Chris Weitz.
Starring Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, and Toni Collette
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (2,337 votes)
Budget
$27M
Production budget
Box Office
$129M
4.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $27,000,000
- Revenue
- $129,000,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Tribeca Productions
- Working Title Films
- Kalima Productions
- StudioCanal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is About a Boy about?
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 mo...
Who directed About a Boy?
About a Boy was directed by Chris Weitz.
How long is About a Boy?
About a Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was About a Boy released?
About a Boy was released on April 26, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in About a Boy?
The main cast of About a Boy includes Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz, Natalia Tena.
Is About a Boy worth watching?
About a Boy has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 2,337 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.