About a Boy
“You don't have to be family to be family”
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.
Sign in to add to your listWhat critics are saying
Verdicts use the same scale as your list: highly recommended through avoid — plus optional scores and blurbs.
Nobody on Critic, Sir! has logged a verdict for this title yet. The silence is either respectful or suspicious.
Sign in and use Add to My List below to share your own verdict.
Trailer
About A Boy - Meeting the New Neighbors
Where to Watch(AU)
Streaming data provided by JustWatch via TMDB.
Cast
Seasons
1.Pilot
6.722-02-2014We follow perpetually-single Will as he attempts to woo women, while avoiding any real commitment. His life changes when a quirky, bohemian, vegan single mother, Fiona, and her 11-...
2.About Total Exuberance
6.804-03-2014Will agrees to babysit Marcus so Fiona can go on a job interview, but a last-minute invitation to a party complicates the situation.
3.About a Godfather
6.911-03-2014Will struggles to pull off a guys' night out. Later, Andy asks Will to be his son's godfather.
4.About a Girl
7.018-03-201430mMarcus asks Will for advice on how to get invited to a girl's birthday party.
5.About a Plumber
7.825-03-2014Fiona gets dating advice from Dakota.
6.About a Bublé
8.501-04-2014Will takes Marcus to the ER after an accident with a knife.
7.About a Poker Night
8.508-04-2014Fiona intrudes on Will's poker night. Meanwhile, Marcus goes on his first sleepover.
8.About a Slopmaster
8.215-04-2014Fiona oversees a project for Marcus' class. Later, Marcus goes on a shopping spree with Will.
9.About a Kiss
7.822-04-2014Will invites Sam to a game night hosted by Andy and Laurie.
10.About a Boy's Dad
8.529-04-2014Marcus' dad makes a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Sam's demanding work schedule leaves little time for romance.
11.About a Birthday Party
7.806-05-2014Scheduling problems arise as Will tries to plan a birthday party for Marcus. Meanwhile, Fiona and Sam get into a disagreement.
12.About a Hammer
8.013-05-2014Will invites Sam to move in with him after she is forced to evacuate her apartment. Later, Will and Marcus build a tree house.
13.About a Rib Chute
8.313-05-2014Will turns to Andy for advice after Sam gets a job offer in New York in the Season 1 finale.
Watching Lists
Sign in to create and edit public lists.
Loading lists…
Purchase & Discovery
Find this title on Amazon
Digital
Prime Video & digitalAmazon mixes rent, buy, and Prime in one place — one search covers the usual options.
Physical edition
4K Blu-ray & physical releasesSearch on AmazonOfficial merchandise
Official-style merch searchApparel, collectibles, and moreAs an Amazon Associate, Critic, Sir! earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure