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About a Boy

6.720021h 41mMMovieDramaComedyRomance

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…

DirectorsChris Weitz·Paul Weitz
WritersPeter Hedges·Chris Weitz
ProducersTim Bevan·Robert De Niro

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Chris Weitz

HGHugh Grant
Hugh Grant
Will Freeman
NHNicholas Hoult
Nicholas Hoult
Marcus Brewer
TCToni Collette
Toni Collette
Fiona Brewer
RWRachel Weisz
Rachel Weisz
Rachel
NTNatalia Tena
Natalia Tena
Ellie
VSVictoria Smurfit
Victoria Smurfit
Suzie
APAugustus Prew
Augustus Prew
Ali
SSSharon Small
Sharon Small
Christine
MC
Madison Cook
Imogen
JC
Jordan Cook
Imogen
NHNicholas Hutchison
Nicholas Hutchison
John
RS
Ryan Speechley
Barney

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About a Boy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams About a Boy?

About a Boy isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is About a Boy on Netflix?

No, About a Boy is not on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is About a Boy on Amazon Prime Video?

About a Boy isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch About a Boy for free?

About a Boy isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.