Movie

About a Boy

“Growing up has nothing to do with age.”

★ 6.7(2,411)20021h 41m

About a Boy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch About a Boy

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
Release date: 2002-04-26
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Box office: $129,000,000
Budget: $27,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Universal Pictures

About a Boy — trailer

About About a Boy

About a Boy is a 2002 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz, starring Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 2,411 viewers. Below you can see where to watch About a Boy in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Nicholas Hutchison

John

Ryan Speechley

Barney

Themes & keywords

friendshiplondon, englandrock 'n' rollrap musicbased on novel or booksingle parentbecoming an adultbachelorsinglechristmashopefuloptimistic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch About a Boy in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream About a Boy on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video.

Is About a Boy on Netflix?+

About a Boy is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is About a Boy?+

About a Boy has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in About a Boy?+

About a Boy stars Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz and Natalia Tena.

When did About a Boy come out?+

About a Boy is a 2002 movie directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz.

What genre is About a Boy?+

About a Boy is Drama, Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed About a Boy?+

About a Boy was directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz.