A carefree bachelor attending single parent meetings befriends a troubled boy, learning responsibility in the process.
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"About a Boy, adapted from Nick Hornby’s novel, is already a classic of dramedies, one of the most beloved films in the filmographies of Hugh Grant and Toni Collette, and also launched the career of Nicholas Hoult. The plot follows a ruthless womanizer who wants to go from one romance to another, seeking to take advantage of single mothers for this purpose. As a result, he ends up in the orbit of a depressed woman and her odd son who, afraid of being left alone due to his mother's suicidal tendencies, is determined to find her a boyfriend. It’s a funny and heartwarming film about growing up and forming bonds that enrich us as individuals, perfect for both touching and entertaining in equal measure."
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Will, who attends single parent meetings to woo women, meets Marcus, a troubled 12-year-old boy. As they become friends, Will learns to be responsible while he helps Marcus with his studies.