IMDb >
About a Boy (2002)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at Blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsAbout a Boy (2002) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 48 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 13 NEW) |
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
17 May 2002 (USA) moreTagline:
Growing up has nothing to do with age.Plot:
Based on Nick Hornby's best-selling novel, About A Boy is the story of a cynical, immature young man who is taught how to act like a grown-up by a little boy full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 8 wins & 19 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(131 articles)
Hoult Was Last Minute Ford Pick When 'Well-known Actor' Let Him Down (From WENN. 6 November 2009, 5:36 PM, PST)
Robert Pattinson: ''Twilight' Changed Everything'
(From Extra. 6 November 2009, 4:49 PM, PST)
User Comments:
Hugh Grant gets a decent script where he can do what he does best and doesn't have to stutter more (338 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Hugh Grant | ... | Will | |
| Nicholas Hoult | ... | Marcus | |
| Sharon Small | ... | Christine | |
| Madison Cook | ... | Imogen | |
| Jordan Cook | ... | Imogen | |
| Nicholas Hutchison | ... | John | |
| Ryan Speechley | ... | Barney | |
| Joseph Speechley | ... | Barney | |
| Toni Collette | ... | Fiona | |
| Natalia Tena | ... | Ellie (as Nat Gastiain Tena) | |
| Laura Kennington | ... | Ellie's Friend | |
| Tanika Swaby | ... | Ellie's Friend | |
| Peter McNicholl | ... | Ellie's Friend | |
| Christopher Webster | ... | Ellie's Friend | |
| Ben Ridgeway | ... | Lee, the Bully |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for brief strong language and some thematic elements.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
101 minLanguage:
EnglishColour:
ColourAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Malaysia:U | Brazil:Livre | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Austria:10 | Canada:PG | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:6 | Iceland:L | Netherlands:AL | Norway:A | Peru:14 | Philippines:PG-13 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #38482)Fun Stuff
Trivia:
In Ali's room you can see a flag for the football (soccer) team Arsenal. Nick Hornby, author of the book on which the movie is based, is a die-hard Arsenal supporter. moreGoofs:
Continuity: As Rachel is cleaning up for Will and Marcus, she picks up a wine glass about half full, but when she sets it down, it is empty. moreQuotes:
Will: Oh for Christ sake! Because... she's got this rare disease and if she believes something that's not right and you tell her the truth her brain will boil in her head and she'll die! Ok? moreSoundtrack:
Donna And Blitzen moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (338 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for About a Boy (2002) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Sideways | Love Actually | Billy Liar | Before Sunset | Billy Elliot |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Comedy section | IMDb UK section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
















Described by some as a man's version of Bridget Jones Diary the remarkable thing is that it lives up to the description. Hugh Grant, with an excellent script that could have been written especially for him, plays a young confirmed single yuppie socialite, dividing his day into units in which to pack his meaningless but carefree, philandering lifestyle and disposable income. After initially discovering unmarried mothers as a new supply of grateful sexual objects, he becomes drawn into a meaningful life after making friends with a young boy. Avoiding a cheesy ending is one of the film's many triumphs.