About a Boy

London, summer, a park bench. A bachelor's shallow life intersects with a geeky 12-year-old's struggles. Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz balance humor and heart.

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About a Boy was released in 2002 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 101 minutes.