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Box office. $130.5 million [3] 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.
About a Boy: Directed by Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz. With Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Sharon Small, Madison Cook. Will, who attends single parent meetings to woo women, meets Marcus, a troubled 12-year-old boy. As they become friends, Will learns to be responsible while he helps Marcus with his studies.
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- Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
May 17, 2002 · Hugh Grant stars as a bachelor who befriends a lonely boy in this adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel. Roger Ebert praises Grant's charm and the film's humor and heart.
May 17, 2002 · A comedy-drama starring Hugh Grant as a bachelor who befriends a troubled boy. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to rent or buy the movie online.
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- Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
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2002 PG-13 102 minutes Will Lightman (Hugh Grant) is a rich, hip, irresponsible Londoner who, in search of available women, invents an imaginary son and star...
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About a Boy is a 2002 comedy-drama film starring Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult. It is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel or to buy or rent on various platforms.
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May 17, 2002 · A comedy-drama film based on Nick Hornby's novel about a bachelor who befriends a 12-year-old boy. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and find out where to stream the movie online.