About a Boy (2002)
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- PG-13
- 1h 41min
- Comedy, Drama
- 17 May 2002 (USA)
- Movie
Will, who attends single parent meetings to woo women, meets Marcus, a troubled 12-year-old boy. As they become friends, Will learns to be responsible while he helps Marcus with his studies.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 11 wins & 29 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Hugh Grant | ... |
Will Freeman
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| Nicholas Hoult | ... |
Marcus Brewer
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| Sharon Small | ... |
Christine
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Madison Cook | ... |
Imogen
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Jordan Cook | ... |
Imogen
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Nicholas Hutchison | ... |
John
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Ryan Speechley | ... |
Barney
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Joseph Speechley | ... |
Barney
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| Toni Collette | ... |
Fiona Brewer
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| Natalia Tena | ... |
Ellie
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Laura Kennington | ... |
Ellie's Friend
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Tanika Swaby | ... |
Ellie's Friend
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Peter McNicholl | ... |
Ellie's Friend
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| Chris Webster | ... |
Ellie's Friend
(as Christopher Webster)
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Ben Ridgeway | ... |
Lee
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Jack Warren | ... |
Lee's Sidekick
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Russell Barr | ... |
Maitre D'
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Isabel Brook | ... |
Angie
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Orlando Thor Newman | ... |
Angie's Kid
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Paulette P. Williams | ... |
Bitter Ex-Girlfriend
(as Paulette Williams)
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Fritha Goodey | ... |
Bitter Ex-Girlfriend
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| Susannah Doyle | ... |
Bitter Ex-Girlfriend
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Delma Walsh | ... |
Bitter Ex-Girlfriend
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Jonathan Franklin | ... |
Mark
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John Kamal | ... |
Nicky
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| Tessa Vale | ... |
Class Teacher
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Lorna Dallison | ... |
Woman in Supermarket
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| Bethany Muir | ... |
Child in Supermarket
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Bruce Lawrence | ... |
Husband in Supermarket
(as Bruce Alexander)
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Joyce Henderson | ... |
Moira / SPAT
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| Jenny Galloway | ... |
Frances / SPAT
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| Janine Duvitski | ... |
Caroline / SPAT
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Sue Hyams | ... |
SPAT Woman
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Maggie De Monde | ... |
SPAT Woman
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Lynn Askew | ... |
SPAT Woman
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Beverly Milward | ... |
SPAT Woman
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Danielle Harvey | ... |
SPAT Woman
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Anna Maria Credenzone Philip | ... |
SPAT Woman
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Sarah King | ... |
SPAT Woman
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Susan Ghamsary | ... |
SPAT Woman
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Edna Johnson | ... |
SPAT Woman
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| Victoria Smurfit | ... |
Suzie
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| Frog Stone | ... |
Mothercare Shop Assistant
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Buddy Hunter | ... |
Family Member in Mothercare Car Park
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Kristine Perrin | ... |
Family Member in Mothercare Car Park
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Nathan Perrin-Hunter | ... |
Family Member in Mothercare Car Park
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Rachael Perrin-Hunter | ... |
Family Member in Mothercare Car Park
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Amy Craven | ... |
Suzie's Baby Megan
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Rebecca Craven | ... |
Suzie's Baby Megan
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Sidney Livingstone | ... |
Park Keeper
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| Cathy Murphy | ... |
Nurse
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Joanne Petitt | ... |
Hairdresser
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| Jason Salkey | ... |
Amnesty International Worker Tom
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| Annabelle Apsion | ... |
Amnesty International Worker
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Matt Wilkinson | ... |
Amnesty International Worker
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Peter Roy | ... |
Will's Dad
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| Matthew James Thomas | ... |
Candy Thrower
(as Matthew Thomas)
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Aaron Keeling | ... |
Candy Thrower
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Scott Charles | ... |
Candy Thrower
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Claire Harman | ... |
Skechers Shopgirl
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Sian Martin | ... |
Cute Waitress
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Mark Drewry | ... |
Clive
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| Denise Stephenson | ... |
Lindsey
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| Rosalind Knight | ... |
Lindsey's Mum
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| Rachel Weisz | ... |
Rachel
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Murray Lachlan Young | ... |
New Year's Eve Party Guest
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| Augustus Prew | ... |
Ali
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Alex Kew | ... |
Simon Cosgrove
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| Mark Heap | ... |
Math Teacher
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Sunanda Biswas | ... |
Def Penalty Kru
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James Marshall-Gunn | ... |
Def Penalty Kru
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Jamie Mayer | ... |
Def Penalty Kru
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Korede Obashju | ... |
Def Penalty Kru
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Roger Brierley | ... |
Mr. Chalmers, the M.C.
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Stefan Pejic | ... |
Apple Thrower
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Henry Allan | ... |
Tribute Band Member (uncredited)
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Macéo Bhardwaj | ... |
School Boy (uncredited)
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Gillian Evans | ... |
Self - Lexicographer (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Simon Faulkner | ... |
Walker in Park (uncredited)
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Nia Jermin | ... |
School Girl (uncredited)
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Charlotte Magee | ... |
School Student (uncredited)
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| Tim Rice | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| Chris Tarrant | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Mark Topps | ... |
Schoolboy (uncredited)
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| Carol Vorderman | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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| John Whitby | ... |
Father (uncredited)
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Richard Whiteley | ... |
Self (uncredited) (archiveFootage)
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Stuart Wood | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Chris Weitz | ||
| Paul Weitz | ||
Written by
| Nick Hornby | ... | (novel) |
| Peter Hedges | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Chris Weitz | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Paul Weitz | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Nicky Kentish Barnes | ... | co-producer |
| Tim Bevan | ... | producer |
| Liza Chasin | ... | co-producer |
| Robert De Niro | ... | producer |
| Brad Epstein | ... | producer |
| Eric Fellner | ... | producer |
| Lynn Harris | ... | executive producer |
| Debra Hayward | ... | co-producer |
| Nick Hornby | ... | executive producer |
| Hardy Justice | ... | co-producer |
| Jane Rosenthal | ... | producer |
Music by
| Badly Drawn Boy | ||
Cinematography by
| Remi Adefarasin | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Nick Moore | ||
Editorial Department
| Julian Andraus | ... | second assistant editor |
| Paul Clegg | ... | second assistant editor |
| Simon Cozens | ... | first assistant editor |
| Mike Fraser | ... | dailies telecine (as Mike Frasers) |
| Tania Goding | ... | assistant editor: avid, UK (as Tania Clarke) |
| Mike Jackson | ... | first assistant editor |
| Sara Lineberger | ... | post-production coordinator |
| Jim Passon | ... | color timer |
| Theresa Repola Mohammed | ... | negative cutter |
| Brock Stoneham | ... | apprentice editor |
| David Wheal | ... | editing department trainee |
| Rene Taylor | ... | post-production assistant (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Priscilla John | ||
Production Design by
| Jim Clay | ||
Art Direction by
| Gary Freeman | ||
| Rod McLean | ... | supervising art director |
Set Decoration by
| John Bush | ||
Costume Design by
| Joanna Johnston | ||
Makeup Department
| Carmel Jackson | ... | makeup artist |
| Graham Johnston | ... | hair designer / makeup designer |
| Lorna McGowan | ... | makeup artist |
| Laura McIntosh | ... | makeup artist |
| Nora Robertson | ... | makeup artist |
| Katya Thomas | ... | makeup artist: Ms. Weisz |
Production Management
| Bernard Bellew | ... | production manager |
| Virginia Landis Albertson | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Graham Stumpf | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Lucy Williams | ... | unit manager |
| Michelle Wright | ... | executive in charge of production: Working Title Films |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ben Howarth | ... | second assistant director |
| Christopher Newman | ... | first assistant director (as Chris Newman) |
| Alex Oakley | ... | third assistant director |
| Alex Kaye-Besley | ... | additional third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Harry Alley | ... | painter |
| Joe Alley | ... | carpenter (as Joseph Alley) |
| Barry Arnold | ... | stand-by props |
| Roy Biggs | ... | stagehand |
| John Bohan | ... | construction manager |
| John Botton | ... | dressing props |
| Darryl Carter | ... | carpenter (as Daryl Carter) |
| Roy Chapman | ... | chargehand dressing props |
| John Cloke | ... | stand-by painter |
| Paul Duff | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Peter Duffy | ... | carpenter |
| Jools Faiers | ... | art department graphics (as Jules Faiers) |
| Michael Finlay | ... | scenic painter |
| Heidi Gibb | ... | draughtsman |
| Barry Gibbs | ... | property master |
| Nick Goodall | ... | carpenter (as Nicholas Goodall) |
| Gavin Gordon | ... | carpenter |
| David Haberfield | ... | scenic painter |
| Rosie Hardwick | ... | assistant art director |
| Bill Hargreaves | ... | chargehand stand-by props |
| Robert Harper | ... | painter |
| Nigel Hughes | ... | scenic artist |
| James Hunt | ... | scenic artist |
| David Jones | ... | supervising stagehand |
| Eamon McLoughlin | ... | head carpenter |
| Steve Mitchell | ... | supervising scenic artist |
| Harriet Orman | ... | production buyer |
| Darryl Paterson | ... | storeman |
| Chris Seddon | ... | drapes |
| Len Serpant | ... | stand-by stagehand |
| Michael Standish | ... | production buyer (as Mike Standish) |
| Jeff Sullivan | ... | painter |
| Richard F. Ward III | ... | art department assistant (as Richard Ward) |
| Clive Ward | ... | head painter |
| Stephen Weston | ... | wood machinist |
| Kevin Wheeler | ... | dressing props |
| David Williamson | ... | stand-by carpenter |
| Robert Wishart | ... | chargehand carpenter |
| Lee Biggs | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Terry Heggarty | ... | painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Jaya Bishop | ... | boom operator |
| Christian Bourne | ... | sound assistant |
| Chris Carpenter | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Colin Cooper | ... | adr recordist |
| Norval D. Crutcher III | ... | adr editor (as Norval Crutcher III) |
| Tony Dawe | ... | production sound mixer |
| Gary S. Gerlich | ... | sound editor (as Gary Gerlich) |
| Lee Gilmore | ... | apprentice sound editor |
| Marilyn Graf | ... | foley editor |
| William Hooper | ... | sound editor |
| Andy Koyama | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Richard LeGrand Jr. | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Jaime Lunn | ... | mix assistant engineer |
| Bob McNabb | ... | adr supervisor (as Robert McNabb) |
| Bill Meadows | ... | sound recordist |
| Patrick O'Sullivan | ... | sound editor |
| Bryan Pennington | ... | sound consultant: Dolby |
| Philip Rogers | ... | adr recordist |
| Walter Spencer | ... | dialogue editor |
| Ted Swanscott | ... | adr mixer |
| Samuel Webb | ... | assistant sound editor |
| James Ashwill | ... | foley mixer (uncredited) |
| Joe DeAngelis | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
| Nerses Gezalyan | ... | foley recordist (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Derek Ledbetter | ... | visual effects (uncredited) |
| Paul Springer | ... | rotoscope artist (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Graeme Crowther | ... | stunt coordinator (as Graham Crowther) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Adefarasin | ... | camera loader |
| Rene Adefarasin | ... | camera loader |
| John Arnold | ... | key grip |
| Sam Barnes | ... | camera loader |
| Keziah Barton-White | ... | video assistant |
| Stuart Bunting | ... | grip |
| David Cozens | ... | focus puller |
| Andy Edridge | ... | grip |
| Ian Franklin | ... | best boy |
| Charlie Grainger | ... | camera trainee |
| Peter Hawkins | ... | h.o.d. rigger |
| Dennis Holiday | ... | rigging electrician |
| Jamie Mills | ... | electrician |
| Barrie More | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Dave Moss | ... | electrician (as David Moss) |
| Jay Jay Odedra | ... | focus puller |
| Peter Robertson | ... | camera operator: "a" camera / steadicam operator |
| Laurie Sparham | ... | still photographer |
| Tammo van Hoorn | ... | focus puller (as Tammo Van Hoorn) |
| David Wall | ... | rigging electrician (as David 'Jim' Wall) |
| Chris Warren | ... | video assist operator |
| Jimmy Wilson | ... | gaffer |
| Danny Young | ... | generator operator |
| Sean Young | ... | stand-by rigger |
| Ben Battersby | ... | additional clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Philip Coleman | ... | second grip (uncredited) |
| Nick Remy Matthews | ... | video assistant: dailies (uncredited) |
| Andy Thomson | ... | crane operator (uncredited) |
| Ben Wilson | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Vanessa Baker | ... | adr voice casting |
| Laura Dickens | ... | casting assistant |
| Brendan Donnison | ... | adr voice casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Devina Artley | ... | costume department runner |
| Martin Chitty | ... | costume assistant |
| Louise Egan | ... | costume assistant |
| Claire Finlay-Thompson | ... | costume supervisor (as Claire Finlay) |
| Helen O'Donnell | ... | key set costumer (as Helen Mattocks) |
| Guy Speranza | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Philip Clark | ... | location scout |
| Kevin Early | ... | location assistant |
| Louise Fernandez | ... | location scout |
| Steve Hart | ... | location manager |
| David Pinnington | ... | location supervisor |
Music Department
| Nick Angel | ... | music supervisor |
| Badly Drawn Boy | ... | music producer |
| Andy Brown | ... | orchestra contractor |
| The Cambridge Singers | ... | musician |
| Paul Englishby | ... | on-set music advisor |
| Charles Martin Inouye | ... | supervising music editor |
| Stephen McLaughlin | ... | music producer (as Steve McLaughlin) / score mixer (as Steve McLauglin) |
| Kathy Nelson | ... | executive in charge of film music: Universal Studios |
| Tom Rothrock | ... | music producer |
| Patrick Seymour | ... | conductor / music arranger |
| Geoff Foster | ... | score recordist (uncredited) |
| Rene Garza Aldape | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
| Alexandra Hill | ... | music assistant (uncredited) |
| Jake Jackson | ... | score engineer (uncredited) |
| Kirsten Lane | ... | music consultant (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Sacks | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Nikki Clapp | ... | script supervisor |
| Ruth Halliday | ... | script clearance |
Transportation Department
| Jimmy Batchelor | ... | driver: minibus |
| Steve Boyd | ... | facility driver |
| Alan Burrows | ... | driver: stand-by prop |
| Andy Cooper | ... | driver: camera truck |
| Peter Devlin | ... | unit driver |
| Ian Drinkwater | ... | driver: minibus |
| Eric Francks | ... | unit driver |
| Peter Gathard | ... | facility driver |
| Gordon Hampton | ... | facility driver |
| Ian Johnson | ... | driver: construction run around |
| Townsley Knott | ... | transport facilities (as Townley Knott) |
| Steve Mangar | ... | facility driver |
| Ron Narduzzo | ... | unit driver (as Ronald Narduzzo) |
| Graham Pamment | ... | driver: makeup truck |
| Terry Reece | ... | unit driver |
| Tony Smith | ... | facility driver |
| Colin Thompson | ... | facility driver |
| John Tiny Topping | ... | driver: dining bus (as Tiny Topping) |
| Jason Vanezis | ... | unit driver |
| Michael Ward | ... | driver: costume department (as Mike Ward) |
| Willies Wheels | ... | facility driver: location |
| Mark White | ... | transportation |
| Nigel Williamson | ... | driver: props |
| Kim Worley | ... | driver: makeup truck |
| Peter Devlin | ... | transportation coordinator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Vicki Allen | ... | floor runner |
| Kellie Belle | ... | product placement manager |
| Paul Cafferty | ... | post-production accountant: US, R.C. Baral & Company, Inc |
| Richard Cain | ... | UK liaison to the Weitz Brothers |
| Neil Chaplin | ... | production accountant |
| James Chasey | ... | stand-in: Mr. Grant |
| Jo McLaren Clark | ... | craft service: Natural Addition |
| Manuela Cripps | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Sara Curran | ... | head of legal and business affairs: Working Title Films |
| Wayne Docksey | ... | animal handler: fish |
| Matt Eddy | ... | production executive: Weitz Brothers |
| Paul Englishby | ... | guitar teacher |
| Andrew Francis Fenady | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Steve Fletcher | ... | tutor |
| Mike Fraser | ... | rushes transfer |
| Michael Gaster | ... | set intern |
| Shefali Ghosh | ... | chief financial officer: Working Title Films |
| Pauline Gill | ... | stand-in: Toni Collette |
| Tom Glaisyer | ... | runner (as Tony Glaisyer) |
| Tarn Harper | ... | post-production accountant |
| Glenis Hoult | ... | chaperone |
| Paul Jackson | ... | health and safety |
| Aliza James | ... | assistant: Eric Fellner, Working Title Films |
| Michael Johnstone | ... | craft service: Natural Addition |
| Ann Lynch | ... | production coordinator |
| Meghan Lyvers | ... | assistant: Jane Rosenthal |
| Stacy Mann | ... | unit publicist |
| Jill McCullough | ... | voice and dialogue coach |
| Callum Metcalfe | ... | assistant: Tim Bevan, Working Title Films |
| Paul Monaghan | ... | production runner |
| Angela Morrison | ... | chief operating officer: Working Title Films |
| Rob Nash | ... | piano teacher |
| Caroline Oxley-McLeod | ... | nurse (as Caroline Oxley-Mcleod) |
| Joy Pollard | ... | tutor |
| Samar Pollitt | ... | runner (as Sam Pollit) |
| Jason Potter | ... | accounts assistant |
| Albert G. Ruben | ... | insurance: AON |
| Renee Ryel | ... | post-production accountant: US, R.C. Baral & Company, Inc. |
| Sheeraz Shah | ... | vice president legal and business affairs: Working Title Films |
| Emma Short | ... | assistant accountant |
| Jack Steed | ... | stand-in: Nicholas Hoult |
| Emily Stewart | ... | production assistant: Working Title Films |
| Dathi Sveinbjarnarson | ... | floor runner |
| Katharine Tidy | ... | food stylist |
| Lucy Wainwright | ... | legal advisor: Working Title Films |
| Polly Wilby | ... | assistant post-production accountant |
| Sara Woodhatch | ... | assistant: Hugh Grant |
| Sarah Jane Wright | ... | production executive: Working Title Films (as Sarah-Jane Wright) |
| Daniel Bielawski | ... | projectionist (uncredited) |
| Patrick Corcoran | ... | executive assistant: Allison Shearmur (uncredited) |
| Robin Demetriou | ... | catering supervisor (uncredited) |
| Christina Mallet | ... | runner (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Neil Barrett | ... | thanks |
| John Richmond | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures (presents)
- StudioCanal (presents)
- Tribeca Productions
- Working Title Films
- Cinema Vehicles
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (2002) (United States) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Mars Distribution (2002) (France) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Paramount Films of India (2002) (India) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (Germany) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (Greece) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (Italy) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2002) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (2002) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- 7Bravo (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- 7Mate (2024) (Australia) (tv)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (2005) (United States) (tv)
- Argentina Video Home (2003) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2003) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2009) (United Arab Emirates) (DVD) (Middle East)
- Net5 (2005) (Netherlands) (tv)
- StudioCanal (2003) (France) (DVD)
- USA Network (2006) (United States) (tv)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2003) (United States) (VHS)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2012) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Video (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS)
- Universal Pictures (2011) (Netherlands) (Blu-ray)
- Universal Studios Canada (2002) (Canada) (VHS) (Québec)
- Videosonic (Greece) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- AIR Studios (music recorded at)
- AON/Albert G. Ruben Insurance Services (insurance)
- ARRI Media (camera and grip equipment rental)
- Artistdirect Records (soundtrack published by)
- Casting Collective (extras casting)
- Celador Productions (courtesy of: scene from "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?")
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Channel 4 Television Corporation (courtesy of: scene from "Pet Rescue")
- Endemol Entertainment UK (courtesy of: scene from "Pet Rescue")
- First Unit Caterers (catering)
- Future Post (adr recorded at)
- Global Music Service (music copyist)
- Lee Lighting (lighting)
- Mr. Youngs (projection)
- Natural Addiction (craft services)
- North Pole Studios (score mixed at)
- Ohana Camera Expendables (camera expendables)
- One Step Up (foley)
- Pacific Title (end titles)
- Pacific Title (opticals)
- Paul Smith (thanks)
- Picture Mill (main titles)
- Pivotal Post (avid editing equipment)
- Place Invaders (security)
- Shepperton Studios (movie studio)
- Special Treats Production Company (EPK)
- Studios USA Television (courtesy of: scene from "Xena: Warrior Princess")
- Tex's Rangers Security Services (security)
- Universal Studios Licensing (courtesy of: scene from "Billy Elliot")
- Universal Studios Licensing (courtesy of: scene from "Bride of Frankenstein")
- Universal Studios Sound Facilities (sound editing and design)
- Universal Studios Sound Facilities (sound post-production)
- Willie's Wheels (location facilities)
- XL Recordings (soundtrack published by)
- Yorkshire Television (YTV) (courtesy of: scenes from "Countdown")
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Twelve year old Marcus Brewer lives with his chronically depressed single mother, Fiona Brewer. Both Fiona and Marcus beat to their own respective drummers. Marcus will do whatever he can to make his depressed mother happy, even if it causes himself grief. As such, he realizes that he is perceived as different than most kids, as even the self-professed weird kids don't want to hang out with him as he is the target of bullying. Part of the taunts against him are the fact that he sings and speaks to himself without even realizing that he is doing it. Meanwhile, thirty-eight year old Will Freeman is a slacker who has lived comfortably off the royalties of a song written by his deceased father, and as such has never had to work a day in his life. He is a solitary man who places himself as the first and only priority in life. He comes across the idea that dating single moms meets his selfish carnal needs. It is in this capacity that Will meets Marcus, as one of Will's single mother conquests, Suzie, is friends with the Brewers. Trying to escape his life but wanting Will to date Fiona, Marcus infiltrates Will's life, much to Will's chagrin. Will slowly begins to realize that Marcus is more than just a nuisance, but rather someone who needs some guidance navigating through the trials of adolescence and the trials of dealing with a suicidal mother, and perhaps he can be a small part of providing that direction. Conversely, Marcus may be able to show Will the path to becoming a real adult. Written by Huggo |
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| Taglines | Growing up has nothing to do with age. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $30,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United Kingdom | GBP3,747,966, 28 Apr 2002 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $130,549,455 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The shot of Will reflected in the mirror when he is depressed was actually taken when Hugh Grant was taking a break. The directors noticed him doing this and from behind he looked depressed, so they shot it without him knowing. See more » |
| Goofs | The box of the Sony Walkman CD player that Will gives to Marcus can be seen on the coffee table before Marcus has unwrapped it. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Best Films of 2002 (2003). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Something To Talk About See more » |
| Quotes |
Christine:
You will end up childless and alone. Will: Well, fingers crossed, yeah. See more » |