About a Boy Synopsis & Movie Info
Synopsis
Based on Nick Hornby's novel of the same title, this film is the story of Will (Hugh Grant), an irresponsible, idle thirtysomething Londoner, who invents a son in order to score dates with young single -- and desperate -- mothers. But when he becomes friends with a 12-year-old boy, Will's plan takes a turn -- one that leads him to the boy's depressed mother (Toni Collette), who introduces him to his dream girl (Rachel Weisz).
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Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
05/17/2002
DVD Release Date:
01/14/2003
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for brief strong language and some thematic elements.
Run Time:
100 min.
Distributor(s):
Universal
Production Co.:
Tribeca
Director(s):
Themes:
Single Parents, High School Life, Mothers and Sons, Playing the Field, Existential Crisis, Unlikely Friendships
Tone:
Wry, Warm, Witty, Urbane, Easygoing, Bittersweet
Keywords:
playboy, bachelor, pre-teen, womanizer, redemption, coming-of-age, single-parent, fear-of-commitment
Country of Origin:
USA
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
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