About a Boy (2002)

Will Freeman is a good-looking, smooth-talking bachelor whose primary goal in life is avoiding any kind of responsibility. But when he invents an imaginary son in order to meet attractive single moms, Will gets a hilarious lesson about life from a bright, but hopelessly geeky 12-year-old named Marcus. Now, as Will struggles to teach Marcus the art of being cool, Marcus teaches Will that you're never too old to grow up.

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance

What to watch after About a Boy

• An Education (2009) — Nick Hornby produced both
• Notting Hill (1999) — Hugh Grant appears in both
• Much Ado About Nothing (1993) — Same feel: smart, emotional
• Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025) — Same subject: friendship
• Wonka (2023)
• Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) — Hugh Grant appears in both