About a Boy
“Growing up has nothing to do with age.”
Where to watch About a Boy in Australia
About a Boy is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV. Availability checked 23 June 2026.
About About a Boy
About a Boy is a 2002 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz, starring Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 2,415 viewers. Below you can see where to watch About a Boy in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
About a Boy trailer
Overview
Will Freeman is a good-looking, smooth-talking bachelor whose primary goal in life is avoiding any kind of responsibility. But when he invents an imaginary son in order to meet attractive single moms, Will gets a hilarious lesson about life from a bright, but hopelessly geeky 12-year-old named Marcus. Now, as Will struggles to teach Marcus the art of being cool, Marcus teaches Will that you're never too old to grow up.
Top cast
Hugh Grant
Will Freeman
Nicholas Hoult
Marcus Brewer
Toni Collette
Fiona Brewer
Rachel Weisz
Rachel
Natalia Tena
Ellie
Victoria Smurfit
Suzie
Augustus Prew
Ali
Sharon Small
Christine
Madison Cook
Imogen
Jordan Cook
Imogen
Nicholas Hutchison
John
Ryan Speechley
Barney
Joseph Speechley
Barney
Denise Stephenson
Lindsey
Chris Webster
Ellie's Friend
Isabel Brook
Angie
Orlando Thor Newman
Louie, Angie's Kid
Paulette P. Williams
Bitter Ex-Girlfriend
Susannah Doyle
Bitter Ex-Girlfriend
Fritha Goodey
Bitter Ex-Girlfriend
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch About a Boy in Australia?+
In Australia, you can stream About a Boy on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fetch TV.
Is About a Boy on Netflix?+
About a Boy is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads.
How long is About a Boy?+
About a Boy has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
Who stars in About a Boy?+
About a Boy stars Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, Rachel Weisz and Natalia Tena.
When did About a Boy come out?+
About a Boy is a 2002 movie directed by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz.
What genre is About a Boy?+
About a Boy is Drama, Comedy and Romance film.
Who directed About a Boy?+
About a Boy was directed by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz.
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