Film · 2002

About a Boy

Name: About a Boy
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2002-04-26
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Mark Heap, Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Sharon Small, Toni Collette

Directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz · starring Mark Heap, Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult

1 h 41 min
12
Comedy · Drama · Romance
UK
Released in the UK 25 April 2002

6.6 Users4 votes

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Synopsis

Will Lightman 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.

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Availability checked on 8 November 2026.

The essentials

Runtime: 101 min1 hour and 41 minutes
Budget: $27mUniversal Pictures
Rating: 12Suitable for 12 years and over

How long is About a Boy?: 1 hour and 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was About a Boy released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 25 April 2002.
Who directed About a Boy?: Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz.
Who is in About a Boy?: It stars Mark Heap, Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult and Sharon Small.
Where can I watch About a Boy?: In the UK it is available to rent on Prime Video.