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About a Boy

2014·Show
33Episodes in2Seasons·TV-PG
71
GoodGoodWatch score

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A , comedy series: , but never fluffy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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7.6
7.8

About

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.
Heartwarming Comedy-DramaUnlikely Father-Son BondSatire of Modern ParentingComing-of-Age StoryWitty British HumorEmotional GrowthCharming & QuirkySocial Class CommentaryFeel-Good Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about About a Boy

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Where can I stream About a Boy?

In the United States, About a Boy streams on Peacock, and it is free with ads on Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is About a Boy worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 68).

Is About a Boy okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch About a Boy?

12 h

About 12 hours: 33 episodes in 2 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2015.

Will About a Boy make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is About a Boy plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.