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About a Boy

2002
Romance
Comedy
1h 41m
About a Boy is about a man (Grant) -- a handsome, rich, shallow, self-absorbed, irresistible cad -- and the unexpected relationship he develops with a boy he meets while trying to pick up another boy's mother. (Universal Pictures)
Directed by:
Chris Weitz Chris Weitz Paul Weitz Paul Weitz
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Written by:
Paul Weitz Paul Weitz Peter Hedges Peter Hedges Nick Hornby Nick Hornby
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Starring:
Hugh Grant Hugh Grant Toni Collette Toni Collette Rachel Weisz Rachel Weisz Isabel Brook Sharon Small Victoria Smurfit Nicholas Hoult Nicholas Hoult Nicholas Hutchison Natalia Tena Natalia Tena
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Genres:
Romance, Comedy
Countries:
France, Germany, UK, USA
Language:
English
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About a Boy

2002
Romance
Comedy
1h 41m
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paxtonPaxton
Rated 27 Feb 2023
69
59th
I enjoyed enough but I wasn't too keen on the tagline: About a boy is about a man that is about to have a bout with about three women and it's about time.
Rated 27 Feb 2023
thmertensth_mertens
Rated 07 Nov 2007
38
11th
I'm planning a murderconspiracy against Hugh Grant. ........ Who's with me ???
Rated 07 Nov 2007
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 29 May 2008
85
84th
I actually found Hugh Grant to be pretty darn funny in this film. I caught myself laughing a lot more then I thought I would. Maybe I am just becoming a fan of these British movies (like Love Actually). I didn't enjoy the whole making up he had a kid part, and was happy when his cover was blown. The ending was a little far-fetched, but I didn't care because I was too busy laughing at how Grant took on his challenges. "Do you miss him"; 'Who?" "Your son." (that was my favorite line)
Rated 29 May 2008
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 05 Mar 2007
70
51st
While it may fail in its more serious segments, works as great fun in its more romantic-light-comedy tone.
Rated 05 Mar 2007
circe823Circe823
Rated 19 Jul 2007
82
50th
Hugh Grant as a selfish layabout? What a stretch! Still, this movie is sweet, funny and well made.
Rated 19 Jul 2007
joshstew06JoshStew06
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
63rd
Just a really good movie. It's funny at times, and sad at times, but ultimately uplifiting. And the cast is well worth watching.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
kalopsia7Kalopsia7
Rated 17 Jul 2015
7
82nd
Nicholas Hoult outshines Grants acting, in the way that Hoult embodies the image of a child looked in psychological trauma due to his mothers instability. However, Grant and Hoult manage to play off each other well.Toni Collette's depiction of a mother with mental illness, makes the film for me. Her portrayal is utterly crushing,perhaps a little too familiar. In no way is this movie perfect, but the reality behind the narrative far outweighs the cheese.
Rated 17 Jul 2015
quasiqueasyQuasiqueasy
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
78th
Surprisingly, a good Hugh Grant movie. Grant plays very much against his doofus/nebbish standard typecasting, and is very effective in this. Toni Collette is great as an embarrassingly-bad hippie mom to Nicholas Hoults' Marcus, who is also very well-cast and a much better child actor than we typically see in film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
82nd
Terrific, touching comedy. The kind of movie you don't want to end.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bojanpopicbojanpopic
Rated 18 May 2008
84
71st
Very nice movie. Watch it with you boyfriend/girlfriend.
Rated 18 May 2008
danilolopesDanilolopes
Rated 05 Jul 2008
75
44th
I don't know exactly why, but i really like this movie.
Rated 05 Jul 2008
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 21 Dec 2014
6
41st
About a Boy is something of an unsung and forgotten British gem. I'd forgotten how much I enjoy and admire this film. Hugh Grant gives arguably his best performance here. Nicholas Hoult & Toni Collette are both strong also. There are several touchy subjects and each of the characters have their own struggles. But the humour is perfectly pitched. There are many heartwarming moments in this film, but in particular the scene with Grant & Hoult together on the school stage is undeniably touching.
Rated 21 Dec 2014
nearphotisonNearphotison
Rated 27 Dec 2008
84
69th
A truly touching and human story about a father-son relationship between a lone bachelor and fatherless boy. Really a very sweet story and a good commentary on families.
Rated 27 Dec 2008
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 27 Jan 2010
85
66th
Hugh Grant with an edge, and it works.
Rated 27 Jan 2010
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 07 Aug 2010
65
61st
It's pretty warm and cool, thanks to Hugh Grant, doing his best character -- I do think the actor is somehow as empty as the character, but that's not a very funny remark.
Rated 07 Aug 2010
chuchaquiChuchaqui
Rated 01 Dec 2006
81
55th
Great film, nice adaptation of the book. Actually liked Hugh Grant here, that's kind of special.
Rated 01 Dec 2006
redeyedtissRedeyedtiss
Rated 12 Dec 2006
83
75th
Happy romance.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
hilarrrrrryhilarrrrrry
Rated 28 Dec 2006
85
55th
delightful and charming, like grant himself.
Rated 28 Dec 2006
aurelius99aurelius99
Rated 27 Feb 2007
83
84th
Clever, fresh perspective
Rated 27 Feb 2007
nouillesNouilles
Rated 04 Mar 2007
91
88th
Great use of voice-over.
Rated 04 Mar 2007
yakwiseauyakwiseau
Rated 22 Sep 2015
1
7th
Pathetically sappy movie with an embarrassing performance from the insufferable Hugh Grant. Sorry, I just really hate Hugh Grant.
Rated 22 Sep 2015
rufamRufam
Rated 25 Jul 2012
60
29th
Predictable from beginning to end, but the tenderness of the script along with Grant's affable performance are actually enough to make the film pleasant and even a bit touching. Although the clichés eliminate any possibility for greatness or true emotional depth, the conviction of the cast and the directors' affection towards these characters make for adequate substitutes.
Rated 25 Jul 2012
tharastamanTharastaman
Rated 08 May 2007
91
84th
One of my favorite books adapted into one of my favorite films.
Rated 08 May 2007
debzie0601debzie0601
Rated 25 Jun 2007
83
91st
Hugh Grant is excellent at a reluctant father, and the duck scence is the best ever!
Rated 25 Jun 2007
00120012
Rated 28 Jun 2007
81
48th
Though I like the soundtrack better then the actual movie, this film is actually pretty decent.
Rated 28 Jun 2007
chachachacha
Rated 02 Aug 2007
73
51st
While I don't like Hugh grant much he does have a certain appeal after a while. The developing relationship between his character and the boy's is quite cute. Again bit of a feel good movie - but aren't all Hugh's movies feel good?
Rated 02 Aug 2007
esxapeesxape
Rated 31 Aug 2015
88
92nd
There is so much to like about this movie. I love the actors. Toni Collette is so underrated. Hugh Grant is a genius at straight comedy. Nick Hoult does a fine job and has had lots of future success. This is a slice-of-life movie. Every scene can stand on its own. The dialogue is witty and interesting. The sound track is very good from Badly Drawn Boy. Many great quotable lines. Highly recommended.
Rated 31 Aug 2015
sunflamesunflame
Rated 19 Mar 2012
85
33rd
Good film...I highly recommend to see it..
Rated 19 Mar 2012
djfntstquedjfntstque
Rated 14 Aug 2007
81
74th
Grant's dark, callous, post-fellatio persona is a joy to watch, and weirdly revealing.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
atlas423Atlas423
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
79th
Very endearing
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cellophanecellophane
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
77th
A touching tale of two "islands" and their collisions which effect each other's lives.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
akstanwyckakstanwyck
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
66th
I have a weakness for Working Title comedies starring Hugh Grant. I'm an anglophile, and I love wittily written movies about smart attractive complicated people. And no one plays a cad better than Grant. Toni Collete is also brilliant.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mrbeckmrbeck
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
25th
Oh Hugh Grant... give it up will you? Or at least stop your producers from releasing your films in North America. (If you like romantic comedies it's not THAT bad. There... I said it. Happy?)
Rated 14 Aug 2007
wmajeskawmajeska
Rated 03 Dec 2012
68
26th
The Kid was sort of annoying and I the humour wasn't landing. The worst Hugh grant movie i've seen. Normally a big fan
Rated 03 Dec 2012
tanukiTanuki
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
75th
My favorite Hugh Grant romantic comedy ...since they are all pretty similar. If you needed to only see one, this would be it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mynameismaxmynameismax
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
69th
Really good performance by Grant as a darker character than usual and an interesting soundtrack by Badly Drawn Boy make a quirky adaptation of Hornby's novel.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
shorty18shorty_18
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
33rd
Hugh Grant is such a bastard.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
doyler29doyler29
Rated 07 Jan 2023
80
68th
The real star of this film is super young Nicholas Hoult (who I forgot was in this). It's an astonishingly natural performance for a 13 year old boy in his first film (although he had a fair amount of TV experience). It's a very important part and he steals the film.
Rated 07 Jan 2023
quinlanljQuinlanLJ
Rated 07 Jan 2016
72
56th
Not a film that would really stand out amongst other English comedies, but it's still a fun one. Nocholas Hoult is definitely the star of the film, he pretty much outshines everyone, including Hugh Grant, who I don't usually like in other films, but is quite bearable in this one. The story itself is pleasant, just not something to be excited about. So to be short, it's a fun little comedy drama.
Rated 07 Jan 2016
walkearthwalkearth
Rated 12 Nov 2016
35
17th
Screenplay was all over the place. It went in a million different directions. Some of the chemistry and acting wasn't convincing. Editing was somewhat inconsistent too.
Rated 12 Nov 2016
prisonerPrisoner
Rated 18 Aug 2007
55
16th
OK romantic comedy. Arrested development is explored. I can just look in a mirror if I want to do that.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
k44renk44ren
Rated 19 Aug 2007
80
41st
very sweet movie that tells the story quite well
Rated 19 Aug 2007
xazzyxazzy
Rated 19 Aug 2007
70
57th
Funny, touching. Standard Hugh Grant.
Rated 19 Aug 2007
stflyst_fly
Rated 31 Aug 2007
25
26th
ok
Rated 31 Aug 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 15 Sep 2007
75
79th
Better than average comedy/drama is very well directed and acted, mainly by Grant who takes his usual persona to a stronger level.
Rated 15 Sep 2007
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 17 Nov 2021
83
84th
Goddaughter?etci'dprobshagherlool+Lovessinglemomsandthembreakingupwithhimlol+SPATlol+imaginedmomhappywaving-findhesuicideattempt+lovehowselfishheislol+letsRthinkhissonlol+savesattalentshowsinging
Rated 17 Nov 2021
mrmartinMrMartin
Rated 23 Sep 2011
80
63rd
Different than the book... I like it as its own thing because Hugh Grant is the perfect schmuck.
Rated 23 Sep 2011
fuzzixfuzzix
Rated 12 Jan 2008
13
8th
Nothing wrong with doing nothing, from an existentialist perspective.
Rated 12 Jan 2008
shoranShoran
Rated 02 Feb 2008
65
40th
I'm sure Marcus is an endearing 12 year old schoolboy, but sometimes he borders on the edge of irritation and annoyance.
Rated 02 Feb 2008
jstryjstry
Rated 07 Feb 2008
92
95th
Great performances by Collette and Hoult. A very pleasant movie that I have seen probably too many times. I love it.
Rated 07 Feb 2008
muzicaddictmuzicaddict
Rated 26 Feb 2008
70
53rd
This romantic comedy passes... mostly because Grant is way more likable as a cynical loner than a stammering pretty boy.
Rated 26 Feb 2008
john_lockeJohn Locke
Rated 04 Mar 2008
87
53rd
Lovely.
Rated 04 Mar 2008
metismetis
Rated 06 Aug 2021
75
59th
8?
Rated 06 Aug 2021
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 01 Jan 2015
58
34th
Charming enough for a romcom. Not great, but I'd be lying if I didn't say I was entertained by it.
Rated 01 Jan 2015
icybrianIcyBrian
Rated 28 Jul 2011
80
66th
Cute, funny, and touching, with great performances from Hugh Grant & Nicholas Hoult. I love Rachel Weisz in this, too.
Rated 28 Jul 2011
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 05 May 2008
50
35th
Has a few laughs.
Rated 05 May 2008
cestmoicestmoi
Rated 15 May 2008
75
48th
Maybe the best thing about it was the soundtrack.
Rated 15 May 2008
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 17 May 2008
82
81st
an awesome adaptation of an awesome book, that combined with a great soundtrack and comedy sensibilities makes this one of grants best efforts.
Rated 17 May 2008
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 14 May 2011
55
74th
#11#, liked, rewatch(2) }*{ #03#, story, Rachel W, H Grant.
Rated 14 May 2011
joeliusJoelius
Rated 29 Aug 2008
11
9th
I loved Hugh Grant looking stupid so that the kid didn't but the rest of it was lame.
Rated 29 Aug 2008
tntotatntota
Rated 17 Sep 2008
90
71st
One more great story of us
Rated 17 Sep 2008
tathieltathiel
Rated 23 Sep 2008
85
84th
Hugh Grant is great in this one. But I think it's more a comdey than a romance.
Rated 23 Sep 2008
marcopolo_iiMarco_Polo
Rated 04 Dec 2008
50
32nd
Surprisingly I found this funny, engaging an touching in places.
Rated 04 Dec 2008
juicesticejuicestice
Rated 19 Dec 2008
70
21st
One of Hugh's better movies in my books, solid characters, some good humour.
Rated 19 Dec 2008
biancazzurribiancazzurri
Rated 14 Dec 2014
85
62nd
The probable score was 85, and maybe i would probably give it independently if i hadn't seen the first episode of the american series 'about a boy'. so this is the score after a decent man watches an american shit remake - because i could not give it by myself i let the machine decide for me,sometimes it knows better than me. and this is the main problem with the american shallow shit that people eat, give credit to,that actually ruins any good/independent opinion a person could develop.
Rated 14 Dec 2014
redrabbitRedrabbit
Rated 28 Mar 2011
80
28th
To be honest, the only movie where Hugh Grant can really act
Rated 28 Mar 2011
imthatdingoImThatDingo
Rated 06 Jan 2009
83
81st
Cute movie.
Rated 06 Jan 2009
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 26 Jan 2009
75
74th
Anti hero movie.
Rated 26 Jan 2009
marc01marc01
Rated 12 Feb 2009
70
40th
Very light, in a good way.
Rated 12 Feb 2009
briancrewsbriancrews
Rated 13 Feb 2009
92
55th
Suprisingly good
Rated 13 Feb 2009
empiremagempiremag
Rated 18 Feb 2009
4
71st
"Admirably lacking in sentiment, this is a comedy-drama with a steady supply of laughs. Those who thought Grant's performance was the best thing in Bridget Jones should enjoy his turn here. It's just a shame the supporting cast don't match him gag for gag."
Rated 18 Feb 2009
foxinthesnowfoxinthesnow
Rated 27 May 2024
88
74th
I remember liking the book when I read it years ago. The movie does it justice. The cast is great. Its very believable rendering and its very funny.
Rated 27 May 2024
tashatTashaT
Rated 30 Nov 2014
100
97th
I give this a 100 not because I think it's the best movie around, but simply because I love it. Hugh Grant seems quite effortless in this role, Nicholas Hoult is adorable, and the chemistry between the two is wonderful. One of my favorites, and one that I watch every couple of years.
Rated 30 Nov 2014
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 24 Mar 2011
88
82nd
A romantic comedy between a man and a... boy? Not romantic at all, actually. But a great comedy.
Rated 24 Mar 2011
seryxaSeryxa
Rated 09 Apr 2009
50
67th
Amusing comedy about the beginnings of masculine maturity, at its best when not taking itself too seriously.
Rated 09 Apr 2009
monkeyhawkMonkeyHawk
Rated 20 Apr 2009
42
3rd
Be sure to take your insulin first.
Rated 20 Apr 2009
rtomatoesRTomatoes
Rated 29 May 2009
93
87th
A winning comedy that benefits from Hugh Grant's boyish charms.
Rated 29 May 2009
reeseReese
Rated 06 Jun 2009
100
99th
Awesome. Movie.
Rated 06 Jun 2009
kurtzxokurtz_xo
Rated 09 Jun 2009
75
63rd
had a few good laughs with this one
Rated 09 Jun 2009
larmorlarmor
Rated 30 Oct 2019
26
13th
Generic brit romcom.
Rated 30 Oct 2019
glm01glm01
Rated 25 Apr 2014
82
71st
82.000
Rated 25 Apr 2014
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 28 Apr 2013
75
67th
There is something about Nick Hornby novels that lend themselves to very good to great movie adaptations (except the American version of Fever Pitch, because we Yanks ruin everything).
Rated 28 Apr 2013
evansjoyevansjoy
Rated 08 Aug 2009
81
35th
kind of meh.
Rated 08 Aug 2009
achilles27achilles27
Rated 24 Aug 2009
95
0th
changes your perspective about being selfish
Rated 24 Aug 2009
jensaltmannJensAltmann
Rated 25 Aug 2009
80
75th
Even funnier than the novel it's based on.
Rated 25 Aug 2009
myszatekMyszatek
Rated 10 Sep 2009
72
44th
Watched it years ago but I still remember liking it
Rated 10 Sep 2009
keiiyakeiiya
Rated 29 Sep 2009
91
97th
Oh, the English.
Rated 29 Sep 2009
gkfilmgkfilm
Rated 31 Aug 2019
70
77th
Entertainment: 3/4. Spirituality: 1/3. Sustainability: 1/3. Family: 2/1
Rated 31 Aug 2019
scacescace
Rated 21 May 2016
91
44th
Very entertaining film because of the outstanding chemistry between Hugh Grant and Nicholas Hoult. Casting directors must have gone crazy discovering the talents of the precocious Hoult. What a show biz veteran Hoult has become.
Rated 21 May 2016
ravpropravprop
Rated 24 Jan 2017
90
40th
cute, somewhat thoughtful
Rated 24 Jan 2017
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 26 Oct 2009
85
84th
An underrated and brilliant comedy.
Rated 26 Oct 2009
paniskalpelpaniskalpel
Rated 08 Nov 2009
79
68th
The moment on the stage was moving. This kid is great.
Rated 08 Nov 2009
gemini666gemini666
Rated 27 Mar 2010
85
55th
Funny script based on Nick Hornby novel.
Rated 27 Mar 2010
ofallpiecesofallpieces
Rated 09 Apr 2010
55
8th
The book is amazing, the movie is not.
Rated 09 Apr 2010
argion21Argion21
Rated 25 Jan 2017
56
22nd
Would have been way more interesting if they stuck more to Will how he was in the books....and didn't cast Hugh Grant.
Rated 25 Jan 2017
tamcamTamCam
Rated 28 May 2013
69
47th
Apparently this one's a women's movie. And even though that almost compels me to dislike it I can't. And I don't even like Hugh Grant! The story might not be the most exciting one, but doesn't seem too lengthy apart from the romantic crappy parts... One more plus point: The soundtrack!
Rated 28 May 2013
metzmetz
Rated 04 Sep 2010
30
17th
Sentiments because of the book, Grant is grand, really enjoyed his performance.
Rated 04 Sep 2010
cameramancameraman
Rated 13 Sep 2010
15
13th
I hated this film.I like Hugh Grant a great deal but the boy was so unlikeable. I couldn't understand how anyone could be drawn to him to even consider adoption. Verdict Rubbish.
Rated 13 Sep 2010
ohcarolOhCarol
Rated 20 Sep 2010
82
23rd
Sweet story of a bachelor finding that he does have a heart!
Rated 20 Sep 2010
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
68
65th
One of the better romantic comedies in years, Grant is charming as an asshole and Collette is great as an insane mother.
Rated 25 Sep 2010

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