About a Boy 2002
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatWill 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Will Freeman
as Marcus Brewer
as Fiona Brewer
as Rachel
as Ellie
as Suzie
as Ali
as Christine
as Imogen
as Imogen
Director:
Writer:
Nick Hornby, Peter Hedges, Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
Stars:
Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz, Natalia Tena, Victoria Smurfit, Augustus Prew, Sharon Small, Madison Cook, Jordan Cook,
Genres:
Drama,Comedy,Romance
Release Date:
2002 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
101 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
About a Boy
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Will Freeman
as Marcus Brewer
as Fiona Brewer
as Rachel
as Ellie
as Suzie
as Ali
as Christine
as Imogen
as Imogen
as John
as Barney
as Barney
as Lindsey
as Ellie's Friend
as Angie
as Louie, Angie's Kid
as Bitter Ex-Girlfriend
as Bitter Ex-Girlfriend
as Bitter Ex-Girlfriend
as Bitter Ex-Girlfriend
as Will's Dad
as Lindsey's Mum
as Cute Waitress
as Hairdresser
as Nurse
as Math Teacher
as Skechers Shopgirl
as Amnesty International Worker Tom
as Amnesty International Worker
as Maitre D'
as Moira / SPAT
as Frances / SPAT
as Caroline / SPAT
as Simon Cosgrove
as New Year's Eve Party Guest
as Candy Thrower
as Candy Thrower
as Park Keeper
as Child in Supermarket
as Class Teacher
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