About a Boy

Name: About a Boy
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2014-02-22
Rating: 6.3
Cast: David Walton, Minnie Driver, Benjamin Stockham, Al Madrigal, Annie Mumolo

2014·Series·TV-PG·22 min·★ 6.3(90)

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“You don't have to be family to be family”

Will Freeman lives a charmed existence as the ultimate man-child. After writing a hit song, he was granted a life of free time, free love and freedom from financial woes. He's single, unemployed and loving it. So imagine his surprise when Fiona, a needy single mom and her oddly charming 11-year-old son, Marcus, move in next door and disrupt his perfect world. When Marcus begins dropping by his home unannounced, Will's not so sure about being a kid's new best friend, until, of course, Will discovers that women find single dads irresistible. That changes everything and a deal is struck: Marcus will pretend to be Will's son and, in return, Marcus is allowed to chill at Will's house. Before he realizes it, Will starts to enjoy the visits and even finds himself looking out for the kid. In fact, this newfound friendship may very well teach him a thing or two that he never imagined possible - about himself and caring for others.

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About About a Boy

About a Boy is a 2014 English-language comedy and drama series created by Nick Hornby. The cast is led by David Walton, Minnie Driver, Benjamin Stockham. It spans 2 seasons and 33 episodes. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, Xumo Play.

About a Boy was produced by Tribeca Productions, Working Title Television, and Universal Television and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was first aired on February 22, 2014, and carries a TV-PG certification.

Created by: Nick Hornby
First aired: February 22, 2014
Last aired: July 20, 2015
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-PG
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2 (33 episodes)
Network: NBC
Country: United States of America, United Kingdom
Production: Tribeca Productions, Working Title Television, Universal Television

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About a Boy cast & crew

About a Boy was created by Nick Hornby.

The cast features David Walton as Will, Minnie Driver as Fiona, Benjamin Stockham as Marcus, Al Madrigal as Andy, and Annie Mumolo as Laurie.

Is About a Boy worth watching?

About a Boy holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 90 ratings, a solidly received comedy series.

With 2 seasons and 33 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, About a Boy is worth a place on your watchlist.

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