About a Boy

About a Boy is a 2002 comedy-drama film directed by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz, based on the 1998 novel by Nick Hornby. It stars Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, and Rachel Weisz. The film follows the story of a carefree bachelor, Will Freeman, who learns valuable life lessons when he forms an unexpected bond with a quirky 12-year-old named Marcus.