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  • About a Boy (2002)
  • PG-13
    101 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
About a Boy (2002)
PG-13
101 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.
Directors
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Nick Hornby (novel) | Peter Hedges (screenplay) | Chris Weitz (screenplay) | Paul Weitz (screenplay)
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May 17, 2002 (United States)

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88 cast members
Name Known for
Hugh Grant
Will Freeman Will Freeman   See fewer
Nicholas Hoult
Marcus Brewer Marcus Brewer   See fewer
Sharon Small
Christine Christine   See fewer
Madison Cook
Imogen Imogen   See fewer
Jordan Cook
Imogen Imogen   See fewer
Toni Collette
Fiona Brewer Fiona Brewer   See fewer
Natalia Tena
Ellie (as Nat Gastiain Tena) Ellie (as Nat Gastiain Tena)   See fewer
Laura Kennington
Ellie's Friend Ellie's Friend   See fewer
Tanika Swaby
Ellie's Friend Ellie's Friend   See fewer
Peter McNicholl
Ellie's Friend Ellie's Friend   See fewer
Chris Webster
Ellie's Friend (as Christopher Webster) Ellie's Friend (as Christopher Webster)   See fewer
Jack Warren
Lee's Sidekick Lee's Sidekick   See fewer
Russell Barr
Maitre D' Maitre D'   See fewer
Orlando Thor Newman
Angie's Kid Angie's Kid   See fewer
Paulette P. Williams
Bitter Ex-Girlfriend (as Paulette Williams) Bitter Ex-Girlfriend (as Paulette Williams)   See fewer
Fritha Goodey
Bitter Ex-Girlfriend Bitter Ex-Girlfriend   See fewer
Susannah Doyle
Bitter Ex-Girlfriend Bitter Ex-Girlfriend   See fewer
Delma Walsh
Bitter Ex-Girlfriend Bitter Ex-Girlfriend   See fewer
John Kamal
Nicky Nicky   See fewer
Tessa Vale
Class Teacher Class Teacher   See fewer
Lorna Dallison
Woman in Supermarket Woman in Supermarket   See fewer
Bethany Muir
Child in Supermarket Child in Supermarket   See fewer
Bruce Lawrence
Husband in Supermarket (as Bruce Alexander) Husband in Supermarket (as Bruce Alexander)   See fewer
Joyce Henderson
Moira / SPAT Moira / SPAT   See fewer
Jenny Galloway
Frances / SPAT Frances / SPAT   See fewer
Janine Duvitski
Caroline / SPAT Caroline / SPAT   See fewer
Sue Hyams
SPAT Woman SPAT Woman   See fewer
Maggie De Monde
SPAT Woman (as Maggie Kahal) SPAT Woman (as Maggie Kahal)   See fewer
Lynn Askew
SPAT Woman SPAT Woman   See fewer
Beverly Milward
SPAT Woman SPAT Woman   See fewer
Danielle Harvey
SPAT Woman SPAT Woman   See fewer
Sarah King
SPAT Woman SPAT Woman   See fewer
Susan Ghamsary
SPAT Woman SPAT Woman   See fewer
Edna Johnson
SPAT Woman SPAT Woman   See fewer
Frog Stone
Mothercare Shop Assistant Mothercare Shop Assistant   See fewer
Buddy Hunter
Family Member in Mothercare Car Park Family Member in Mothercare Car Park   See fewer
Kristine Perrin
Family Member in Mothercare Car Park Family Member in Mothercare Car Park   See fewer
Nathan Perrin-Hunter
Family Member in Mothercare Car Park Family Member in Mothercare Car Park   See fewer
Rachael Perrin-Hunter
Family Member in Mothercare Car Park Family Member in Mothercare Car Park   See fewer
Amy Craven
Suzie's Baby Megan Suzie's Baby Megan   See fewer
Rebecca Craven
Suzie's Baby Megan Suzie's Baby Megan   See fewer
Sidney Livingstone
Park Keeper Park Keeper   See fewer
Joanne Petitt
Hairdresser Hairdresser   See fewer
Jason Salkey
Amnesty International Worker Tom Amnesty International Worker Tom   See fewer
Annabelle Apsion
Amnesty International Worker Amnesty International Worker   See fewer
Matt Wilkinson
Amnesty International Worker Amnesty International Worker   See fewer
Peter Roy
Will's Dad Will's Dad   See fewer
Matthew James Thomas
Candy Thrower (as Matthew Thomas) Candy Thrower (as Matthew Thomas)   See fewer
Aaron Keeling
Candy Thrower Candy Thrower   See fewer
Scott Charles
Candy Thrower Candy Thrower   See fewer
Claire Harman
Skechers Shopgirl Skechers Shopgirl   See fewer
Sian Martin
Cute Waitress Cute Waitress   See fewer
Rosalind Knight
Lindsey's Mum Lindsey's Mum   See fewer
Rachel Weisz
Rachel Rachel   See fewer
Murray Lachlan Young
New Year's Eve Party Guest New Year's Eve Party Guest   See fewer
Alex Kew
Simon Cosgrove Simon Cosgrove   See fewer
Mark Heap
Math Teacher Math Teacher   See fewer
Sunanda Biswas
Def Penalty Kru Def Penalty Kru   See fewer
James Marshall-Gunn
Def Penalty Kru Def Penalty Kru   See fewer
Jamie Mayer
Def Penalty Kru Def Penalty Kru   See fewer
Korede Obashju
Def Penalty Kru Def Penalty Kru   See fewer
Roger Brierley
Mr. Chalmers, the M.C. Mr. Chalmers, the M.C.   See fewer
Stefan Pejic
Apple Thrower Apple Thrower   See fewer
Henry Allan
Tribute Band Member (uncredited) Tribute Band Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Macéo Bhardwaj
School Boy (uncredited) School Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Gillian Evans
Self - Lexicographer (archive footage) (uncredited) Self - Lexicographer (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Simon Faulkner
Walker in Park (uncredited) Walker in Park (uncredited)   See fewer
Nia Jermin
School Girl (uncredited) School Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Charlotte Magee
School Student (uncredited) School Student (uncredited)   See fewer
Tim Rice
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Chris Tarrant
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Mark Topps
Schoolboy (uncredited) Schoolboy (uncredited)   See fewer
Carol Vorderman
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
John Whitby
Father (uncredited) Father (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Whiteley
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Stuart Wood
Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited)   See fewer
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