About a Boy
About a Boy (2002) is a comedy drama, directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz. It stars Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult. The 101-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.
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What About a Boy Is About
Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz's 2002 film follows a single man who lives without working. He invents a false identity as a father in order to meet women. He meets an actual boy. The film sets two kinds of loneliness beside each other; the narrative shows the depression in the boy's home without softening it and builds its comedy in spite of that. It is adapted from a novel. Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult lead. The screenplay was nominated for an Academy Award. Who it's for: those who like bittersweet British comedy. Who it's not for: viewers sensitive about attempted suicide; the film includes it early.
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What is About a Boy about?
Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz's 2002 film follows a single man who lives without working. He invents a false identity as a father in order to meet women.
Where can I watch About a Boy?
About a Boy is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is About a Boy?
About a Boy runs for 101 minutes (1h 41m).
When did About a Boy come out?
About a Boy was released in 2002.
Who directed About a Boy?
About a Boy was directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz.
Who stars in About a Boy?
About a Boy stars Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz.
What is About a Boy's rating?
About a Boy holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.
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