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About a Boy

6.720021h 41m12MovieDramaComedyRomance

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…

DirectorsPaul Weitz·Chris Weitz
WritersPeter Hedges·Chris Weitz
ProducersBrad Epstein·Tim Bevan

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Paul 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

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

Is About a Boy on Netflix?

No, About a Boy is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

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

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About a Boy isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.