About a Boy

Also known as Un niño grande

2002 film directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz

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6.7

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.

Released: 2002-04-26101 minDir: Chris WeitzDrama, Comedy, RomanceBudget: $27.0MBox office: $129M

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Cast

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

Themes

friendship

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About a Boy is a 2002 comedy-drama film directed by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz, who co-wrote the screenplay with Peter Hedges. It is an adaptation of the 1998 novel by Nick Hornby. The film stars Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, and Rachel Weisz.

The film was theatrically released on 26 April 2002 by Universal Pictures. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Actors Hugh Grant and Toni Collette were nominated for a Golden Globe and a BAFTA Award, respectively, for their performances. The film received positive reviews from critics and earned $130.5 million against a $30 million budget.