About a Boy
“Growing up has nothing to do with age.”
Where to watch About a Boy in Netherlands
About a Boy is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Videoland, Netflix Kids and KPN in Netherlands, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Availability checked 19 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 2,413 viewers. Below you can see where to watch About a Boy in Netherlands — 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 Netherlands?+
In Netherlands, you can stream About a Boy on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Videoland, Netflix Kids and KPN. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video.
Is About a Boy on Netflix?+
Yes — About a Boy is available to stream on Netflix in Netherlands.
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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