About a Boy (2002) movie poster

About a Boy (2002)

"Growing up has nothing to do with age."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 81%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 84% (RT: 93%, MC: 75) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaComedyRomance

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Runtime
1h 41m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America, France
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (2,364 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
Metacritic
75
Cast
Hugh Grant as Will Freeman
Nicholas Hoult as Marcus Brewer
Toni Collette as Fiona Brewer
Rachel Weisz as Rachel
Natalia Tena as Ellie
Sharon Small as Christine
Most people think so. 81% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,364 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 84%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for About a Boy was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

About a Boy is a 2002 drama, comedy, romance film directed by Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz. 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. The film has been rated by 2,364 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, About a Boy delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. About a Boy (2002) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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