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About a Boy

You don't have to be family to be family

2014 · TV-PG · 2 seasons · 33 episodes

Created by Nick Hornby

6.4

TMDB audience score
95 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

About 12h 6m to watch every episode. An estimate: 33 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 22 minutes.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • Peacock Premium
  • Peacock Premium Plus

Free with ads

  • Xumo Play

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • Fandango At Home

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Main cast

  • David Walton
    Will
    33 episodes

  • Minnie Driver
    Fiona
    33 episodes

  • Benjamin Stockham
    Marcus
    33 episodes

  • Al Madrigal
    Andy
    33 episodes

  • Annie Mumolo
    Laurie
    27 episodes

  • Adrianne Palicki
    Samantha Lake
    10 episodes

  • Izabela Vidovic
    Shea
    10 episodes

  • Aaron Fernando
    Alex
    10 episodes

  • Chris Diamantopoulos
    Chris
    9 episodes

  • Ava Davila
    Madison
    9 episodes

  • Zach Cregger
    T.J.
    7 episodes

  • Keith Powell
    Richard
    6 episodes

  • Leslie Bibb
    Dakota
    6 episodes

  • Christine Woods
    Liz
    5 episodes

  • Phil Abrams
    Principal Goldenrod
    4 episodes

  • Treisa Gary
    Bev
    4 episodes

  • Andrea Anders
    joanne
    3 episodes

  • Griffin Gluck
    Clay
    3 episodes

Seasons