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Series — 2014

About a Boy (2014)

6.40h 22mComedy — Drama

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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A high-signal pick with 95 votes.

Tribeca Productions / Working Title Television / Universal Television / True Jack Productions

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David Walton as Will

David Walton

Will

Minnie Driver as Fiona

Minnie Driver

Fiona

Benjamin Stockham as Marcus

Benjamin Stockham

Marcus

Al Madrigal as Andy

Al Madrigal

Andy

Annie Mumolo as Laurie

Annie Mumolo

Laurie

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