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Louise Olesen
rated 8

Clever and funny. Fine adoption of the Hornby novel.

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Cast & Crew

Paul Weitz
Director
Chris Weitz
Director
Toni Collette
As Fiona Brewer
Hugh Grant
As Will Freeman
Rachel Weisz
As Rachel
Mark Heap
As Math Teacher
Nicholas Hoult
As Marcus Brewer
Janine Duvitski
As Caroline / SPAT

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Will Freeman, a charming and carefree bachelor, lives off his father's Christmas song royalties and avoids commitment at all costs. He invents a toddler son to meet single mothers through a support group, but his plan backfires when he meets Marcus, the socially awkward son of one of the mothers. Despite their rocky start, Will and Marcus form an unlikely bond that teaches both of them valuable lessons about growing up and taking responsibility.

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About a Boy was released in theaters on May 17, 2002.