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About a Boy

2002 • 101 minutes
4.5
63 reviews
93%
Tomatometer
12
Rating
Eligible

About this movie

Hugh Grant (Notting Hill, Bridget Jones's Diary) is simply brilliant in this comedy hit the critics are hailing as "Hilarious!" (Premiere). Will Lightman (Grant) 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. About A Boy is the irresistible comedy smash that Time Magazine says is "smart, funny and winsome." 2008 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Rating
12

Ratings and reviews

4.5
63 reviews
Charles Hunt
April 3, 2015
I think this film works on many levels, so not just as a comedy. it is surely one of Hugh Grant's most successful acting parts. He is witty, calculating and ruthless but ultimately aimless. His collision with real life takes him towards a happier and less lonely path.
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Rhydian Jones
December 26, 2016
Good altime movie. Poor Duck that bread would have killed me awesome line.
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Gourmet22
June 21, 2016
Amazing film.sad, funny and sensitively handles mental health, bullying and preconceptions.
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