About a Boy
2002 · Movie · PG-13 · 101 min · ★ 6.7 · 84% critics
A charming, responsibility-avoiding bachelor creates an imaginary “son” to connect with single moms, but his plan pulls him into an unexpected bond with a bright, awkward 12-year-old. As they try to figure out what “cool” means, their connection helps both of them rethink growing up and change.
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Also known as Comme un garçon
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Details
- Years
- 2002
- Release date
- 2002-04-26
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Critic score
- 84/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (2,413 votes)
About
You’ll like this smart, feel-good comedy-drama if you enjoy playful character growth and warmth with tougher topics in the mix; Not for you if you want a laugh-out-loud rom-com like Love Actually or a more straightforward teen-relationship story like 10 Things I Hate About You.
Pros: charming lead; strong chemistry; heartfelt humor | Cons: surface-level emotions; predictable turns; narration can intrude
Themes
- friendship
- london, england
- rock 'n' roll
- rap music
- based on novel or book
- single parent
- becoming an adult
- bachelor
- single
- christmas
- hopeful
- optimistic
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 2003 · nominated
Cast & crew
Hugh Grant
as Will Freeman
Nicholas Hoult
as Marcus Brewer
Toni Collette
as Fiona Brewer
Rachel Weisz
as Rachel
Natalia Tena
as Ellie
Victoria Smurfit
as Suzie
Augustus Prew
as Ali
Sharon Small
as Christine
- MC
Madison Cook
as Imogen
- JC
Jordan Cook
as Imogen
Directed by Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz