About a Boy
Directed by Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz
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.
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Top cast
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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch About a Boy online?
As of November 4, 2026, About a Boy is available to stream on YouTube Free in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is About a Boy on Netflix?
No — About a Boy is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on YouTube Free instead.
Can I rent or buy About a Boy online?
Yes. In United States, About a Boy can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream About a Boy?
As of November 4, 2026, About a Boy is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Germany, Portugal, Russia, Spain, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
