About a Boy
Will Freeman 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.
Critics Sentiment
Will joins Marcus with guitar at school talent show
Will confesses Marcus isn't his son and Rachel ends relationship
The dramatic rise from Will's selfish lashing out at Marcus to his selfless rescue at the talent show represents the film's most significant emotional transformation.
About a Boy maintains steady positive sentiment throughout, anchored by Hugh Grant's acclaimed performance as the shallow but ultimately redeemable Will. The film dips during Will's relationship failures and moments of selfishness, but reaches its emotional peak with the universally praised talent show climax where Will finally demonstrates genuine growth and sacrifice for Marcus.
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Hugh Grant
Will Freeman
Nicholas Hoult
Marcus Brewer
Toni Collette
Fiona Brewer
Rachel Weisz
Rachel
Natalia Tena
Ellie
Victoria Smurfit
Suzie
Augustus Prew
Ali
Sharon Small
Christine
Madison Cook
Imogen
Jordan Cook
Imogen
Nicholas Hutchison
John
Ryan Speechley
Barney
Joseph Speechley
Barney
Denise Stephenson
Lindsey
Chris Webster
Ellie's Friend
Isabel Brook
Angie
Orlando Thor Newman
Louie, Angie's Kid
Paulette P. Williams
Bitter Ex-Girlfriend
Susannah Doyle
Bitter Ex-Girlfriend
Fritha Goodey
Bitter Ex-Girlfriend
Crew
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