About a Boy (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 2014, About a Boy is a comedy and drama series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. About a Boy stars David Walton as Will, Minnie Driver as Fiona, Benjamin Stockham as Marcus and Al Madrigal as Andy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, About a Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch About a Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of About a Boy tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch About a Boy (2014)?
- In US, About a Boy is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is About a Boy worth watching?
- About a Boy holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in About a Boy?
- About a Boy stars David Walton, Minnie Driver, Benjamin Stockham, Al Madrigal and Annie Mumolo.
- When was About a Boy released?
- About a Boy was released in 2014.