About a Boy (Original title)
Dates: 2002 (Copyright), 26 April 2002 (Release)Countries: Germany, USA, United Kingdom, FranceDirector: Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz
Synopsis: Will, 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.
Genre: Comedy
Subjects: Single parents, Courtship, Relationships, Friendships, Childhood
Releases
Date: 2002not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 101 mins Length: 9101 Feet
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376757
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Dates: 2002 (Copyright), 26 April 2002 (Release)Countries: Germany, USA, United Kingdom, FranceDirector: Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz
Synopsis: Will, 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.
Genre: Comedy
Subjects: Single parents, Courtship, Relationships, Friendships, Childhood
Releases
Date: 2002not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 101 mins Length: 9101 Feet
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376757
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape