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About a Boy

Growing up has nothing to do with age.

2002 PG-13 1h 41m

ComedyDramaRomance

6.7/10 TMDB Score2,473 votes · IMDb ↗

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.

Movie Details

Original titleAbout a Boy
Release dateMay 17, 2002
StatusReleased
Original languageEN
CountryGermany, France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Certification (US)PG-13
Keywordsbased on novel or book, friendship, london, england, hopeful, rock 'n' roll, single, single parent, bachelor, becoming an adult, rap music, optimistic
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★ 6.7/10

2,473 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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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 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.

When was About a Boy released?

About a Boy was released on May 17, 2002 (status: Released).

Who directed About a Boy?

Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz directed About a Boy.

What is the TMDB rating of About a Boy?

About a Boy has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 from 2,473 votes.