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About a Boy (2002), directed by Chris Weitz, is a drama film and is available to stream on 5 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.1/10 and 93% on Rotten Tomatoes from 2,382 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Released in 2002, it's a 2000s drama that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, and Toni Collette. At 101 minutes, it's easy to fit into a single evening. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
About a Boy isn't currently included with any US streaming subscription, but it's available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Misery and Entrapment, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- No — About a Boy isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- About a Boy isn't currently included with a US streaming subscription. It may be available to rent or buy.
- No — About a Boy isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- No — About a Boy isn't currently free to stream in the US.
- About a Boy runs 1h 41m (101 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.1/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 75/100.
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