Plot — What is About a Boy about?
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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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 2014 |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 2 (33 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 63% (6.3/10, 94 votes) |
About a Boy — FAQ
Is About a Boy worth watching? About a Boy holds a 6.3/10 rating from 94 viewers. 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
Who is behind About a Boy? Created by Nick Hornby.
Who is in the cast of About a Boy? It stars David Walton, Minnie Driver, Benjamin Stockham, Al Madrigal, Annie Mumolo.
Where can I stream About a Boy? You can stream About a Boy on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus. Availability may vary by region.
When did About a Boy release? It first aired in 2014.
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