About a Boy

About a Boy is a 2002 comedy-drama film directed by brothers Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz, based on the novel of the same name by Nick Hornby. The film stars Hugh Grant in a Golden Globe nominated performance as Will, Nicholas Hoult as Marcus, Toni Collette as Fiona, and Rachel Weisz as Rachel. The film at times uses double voice-over narration, where the audience hears both Will's and Marcus's thoughts. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Be... More

Initial release date:

  • Apr 26, 2002

Rating:

PG-13 (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 41 min

Also known as:

  • About a Boy oder: Der Tag der toten Ente,
  • About a boy - Un ragazzo,
  • Pour un garçon,
  • Un niño grande,
  • Byl sobie chlopiec,
  • Comme un garçon,
  • Gutter er gutter

Film

Directed by

Chris Weitz

Christopher John "Chris" Weitz (born November 30, 1969) is an American producer, writer, director and actor. He is best known for his work with his brother,...

Paul Weitz

Paul John Weitz (born November 19, 1965) is an American film producer, screenwriter, actor, and film director. He is the brother of filmmaker Chris Weitz....

Tagline:

  • Growing up has nothing to do with age.

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Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • Jan 14, 2003
  • May 17, 2002
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 41 min

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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 40,500,000

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Award-Nominated Work

Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film Nominees

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Media

Adapted From

About a Boy

About a Boy is a 1998 novel by British writer Nick Hornby. It was adapted into a film of the same name in 2002. The novel is about Will Freeman, a 36-year-old bachelor, and Marcus, an introverted, bullied 12-year-old who lives alone with his suicidal mother, Fiona. Will, who has never had to work...

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