- BFI identifier609499
- Date2002 (Copyright)
2002-04-26 (Release) - Production countryGermany, USA, United Kingdom, France
- Production company
- SynopsisWill, a self-centred and irresponsible Londoner in his thirties who lives off the substantial royalties left to him from a successful Christmas song composed by his father, begins attending a support group for single parents as a way to meet women. As a result of one of his liaisons he meets Marcus, a 12-year-old boy with problems at school. Gradually, Will and Marcus become close friends with Marcus' influence leading Will to mature as he seeks out a relationship with illustrator Rachel. (Synopsis)
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About a Boy (Original)
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