About a Boy
Growing up has nothing to do with age.
Release Date: 2002-04-26
Runtime: 101 mins
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.
Details
Runtime
101 minutes
Release Date
2002-04-26
Budget
$27,000,000
Box Office Earnings
$129,000,000
Production Companies
Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Working Title Films, Tribeca Productions,
Awards and Nominations
Oscar - WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY)
Year:
2003
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Year:
2003
Status:
🎭 Nominated
Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Year:
2003
Status:
🎭 Nominated
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What is the runtime of the About a Boy ?
The movie is approximately 101 minutes long.
What is the About a Boy's release date?
2002-04-26 marks the official release date of the movie.
What genre is the About a Boy?
The movie belongs to the Drama Comedy Romance genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.
Who directed About a Boy?
The movie was directed by
What is the About a Boy's budget?
The movie had an estimated budget of $27,000,000 .
How much did About a Boy movie earn at the box office?
A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $129,000,000 at the box office.
What are some production companies behind the About a Boy movie?
Major production companies include Universal Pictures StudioCanal Working Title Films Tribeca Productions .
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