About a Boy

GROWING UP HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH AGE.

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.

Director: Chris Weitz
Cast: 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: 2002-04-26

Rating: 6.697

Runtime: 101minutes

Budget: 27M

Revenue: 129M

Production Companies: Universal Pictures , Tribeca Productions , Working Title Films , Kalima Productions , StudioCanal

Reviews:

  • Ephraim Wells
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Ulises Wells
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Winter Barry
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Yusuf Castro
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Madilynn Hobbs
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5