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About A Boy. Image shows from L to R: Will Freeman (Hugh Grant), Marcus (Nicholas Hoult)
About A Boy

About A Boy

  • 2002 film

Film based on Nick Hornby's novel about a bittersweet friendship built up between a cynical, selfish man and a bullied 11 year old boy. Stars Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Weisz, Victoria Smurfit, Toni Collette and more.

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Nick Hornby - About A Boy

Nick Hornby - About A Boy

Will Behr lives on his own and does not want children, but he does see the point of single mothers, especially if they look like Julie Christie. Then he meets Marcus, whose parents have split up and who is being persecuted by bullies. Marcus discovers that Will has a lot to teach him about life.

First published: Thursday 2nd April 1998

  • Published: Thursday 4th April 2002
  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Pages: 288
  • Catalogue: 9780141007335

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  • Published: Tuesday 30th April 2002
  • Pages: 336

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