About a Boy movie

Based on Nick Hornby's best-selling novel, About A Boy is the story of a cynical, immature young man who is taught how to act like a grown-up by a little boy

:This article is about the novel. For the film, see About a Boy (film); for the films soundtrack album by Badly Drawn Boy, see About a Boy (soundtrack).About a boy is a 1998 novel by British writer Nick Hornby. It was adapted into a film in 2002.Plot introductionThe novel was widely acclaimed for accurately rendering the thoughts and feelings of twelve year-old Marcus, who feels displaced and lonely in several ways. It is also the moving story of Will Freeman, an emotionally undeveloped man in his 30s coming to find meaning in his life, despite having never held a job and living off the sizable residuals of his fathers one song, a one hit wonder about Santa Claus.

The title is inspired by the Nirvana song, About a Girl. The book also makes many references to the band. Most of the action in the novel is set in Islington, and in particular the Clerkenwell area.Plot summaryLooking for a real friend, Marcus Brewer thinks he has found one in 38-year-old Will Freeman, and subsequently makes various plans and schemes revolving around Will. Marcus experiences as a result of his relationships with Will, his mother Fiona, and an angry 15-year old named Ellie, allow him to explore outside his emotional boundaries to become more fully developed. Less than a year after their first meeting, both Marcus and Will have matured, each in their own particular way. What is more, the two are going to stay together: Marcus, who was originally looking for a stepfather, has realized that Will can never be that, but that life goes on and may bring pleasant surprises at any moment; and Will has realized that it is possible to live a carefree life, bring joy to others and be happy at the same time.

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About a Boy Cast

• Christopher Webster
• Jordan Cook
• Joseph Speechley
• Laura Kennington
• Madison Cook
• Natalia Tena
• Nicholas Hoult
• Nicholas Hutchison
• Peter McNicholl
• Rachel Weisz
• Ryan Speechley
• Sharon Small
• Tanika Swaby
• Toni Collette