About a Boy (2002)
English romantic comedy film directed by Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
Film facts
- Runtime
- 1h 41m 101 min
- Released
- 26 April 2002
- Language
- English
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
About a Boy has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 min). The English film released on 26 April 2002. It is directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz and stars Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette.
Cast and crew
- Directors
- Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
- Cast
- Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz, Natalia Tena, Sharon Small, Victoria Smurfit, Augustus Prew
- Cinematography
- Remi Adefarasin
- Editing
- Nick Moore
- Music
- Badly Drawn Boy
- Written by
- Peter Hedges
- Produced by
- Jane Rosenthal, Robert De Niro, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
- Production
- StudioCanal, TriBeCa Productions, Working Title Films
- Distribution
- Universal Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- About a Boy
- Set in
- London
- Filmed in
- Greenwich District Hospital
- Country
- France, Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 26 April 2002
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of About a Boy?
About a Boy has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes, or 101 min.
When did About a Boy release?
About a Boy released on 26 April 2002.
Who directed About a Boy?
About a Boy is directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz.
Who is in the cast of About a Boy?
The cast of About a Boy includes Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz, Natalia Tena and Sharon Small.
Where can I watch About a Boy online?
About a Boy streams on Netflix.
Is About a Boy based on a true story or a book?
About a Boy is based on About a Boy.
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