Where to Watch About a Boy (2002) (Legally)

Where to watch “About a Boy” (2002) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (2002), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Drama, Comedy, Romance blend, with a runtime close to 101 minutes.

Cast highlights include Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

friendship, london, england, rock 'n' roll, rap music, based on novel or book, single parent, becoming an adult, bachelor, single, christmas, hopeful, optimistic

Official trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube

Plot

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.

If you liked this, try

Gallery