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Growing up has nothing to do with age.Plot:
Based on Nick Hornby's best-selling novel, About A Boy is the story of a cynical, immature young man who is taught how to act like a grown-up by a little boy full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 8 wins & 19 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(25 articles)
'Vera Drake' Steals British Film Award Ceremony (From WENN. 8 February 2005)
Weisz Turns Down Playboy (From WENN. 9 January 2005)
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Brilliance, Fun for the whole family moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Hugh Grant | ... | Will |
 | Nicholas Hoult | ... | Marcus |
 | Sharon Small | ... | Christine |
| Madison Cook | ... | Imogen |
| Jordan Cook | ... | Imogen |
| Nicholas Hutchison | ... | John |
| Ryan Speechley | ... | Barney |
| Joseph Speechley | ... | Barney |
 | Toni Collette | ... | Fiona |
| Natalia Tena | ... | Ellie (as Nat Gastiain Tena) |
| Laura Kennington | ... | Ellie's Friend |
| Tanika Swaby | ... | Ellie's Friend |
| Peter McNicholl | ... | Ellie's Friend |
| Christopher Webster | ... | Ellie's Friend |
| Ben Ridgeway | ... | Lee, the Bully |
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Rated PG-13 for brief strong language and some thematic elements.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
101 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Brazil:Livre | Malaysia:U | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Austria:10 | Canada:PG | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:6 | Iceland:L | Netherlands:AL | Norway:A | Peru:14 | Philippines:PG-13 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:12 (canton of the Grisons) | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #38482)MOVIEmeter: 
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The quote "No man is an island" which Will jokingly attributes to Jon Bon Jovi, was actually written by John Donne in 1624, in his work "Meditation XVII". moreGoofs:
Factual errors: Will doesn't fit in the coffee holder in the espresso machine correctly, but still manages to make a cup of coffee. moreQuotes:
Marcus: I'll come if you take my mom, too. She hasn't got any money, so either we'll have to go somewhere cheap, or you'll have to treat us.Will: Well, listen, don't beat about the bush, Marcus.
Marcus: Why should I? We're poor, you're rich, you pay. You can bring your little boy if you like. I don't mind.
Will: That's really big of you.
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I just watched this yesterday again :)
i was at my grandmothers and we all watched my DVD it 3 generations of us all watched it
all loved it from my little cousin 10 - my grandparents 70s With a steady stream of laughs, masterful & quite original plot line and includes a very intriguing character ensemble.
This movie follows the tradition of Hugh Grant playing the villain extremely well inkeeping with his debut in Bridget Jones' Diary as a villainous character.
I personally liked this slightly better then Bridget it was a little more suspenseful and serious, but all lovers of the Bridget jones' series should go an buy this. guaranteed enjoyment.
but about a boy is timeless, if you enjoy it the second time you will enjoy it forever. I mention second time as the humor is a fairly conservative and educated so you need to pay attention. Or you will definitely miss the hilarity of Hugh Grants character as it isn't directly implied like skit comedies such as Road Trip and Old School. which are boring after 2 views.
don't leave the store with a copy or two of this.
rating 8.2/10
*Arghhh I've wounded his soul:'( **ohhh SHUT UP your wounding my soul!!