About a Boy is a film directed by brothers Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz, based on the book of the same name by Nick Hornby. The film stars Hugh Grant as Will, Nicholas Hoult as Marcus, Toni Collette as Fiona, and Rachel Weisz as Rachel. The film at times uses double voice-over narration, where the audience hear both Will's and Marcus's thoughts. The inside shots of the school shown are of Southfields community college in London.

It was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Adapted Screenplay.

Plot

Will Freeman (Hugh Grant) is a 38-year-old bachelor who prides himself on being "cool". Thanks to royalties from a successful Christmas song that his father composed, Will does not need to work to maintain his leisurely lifestyle. He spends most of his free time smoking, watching television and reading about pop culture.On the contrary, in the opening scene, Will's coffee table supports a thick copy of The Penguin Guide to Classical Music.