# About a Boy

> 2002 film directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz

**Wikidata**: [Q1129227](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1129227)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/About_a_Boy_(film))  
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## Summary

About a Boy is a romantic comedy , a comedy drama , a film based on a novel , and a drama film .

## Summary
"About a Boy" is a 2002 romantic comedy-drama film directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz. The film was produced through a collaboration between three international production companies—Working Title Films (UK), StudioCanal (France), and TriBeCa Productions (US)—and features English actor Nicholas Hoult. It was released across multiple dates throughout 2002.

## Key Facts
- **Directors**: Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz
- **Release Year**: 2002
- **Release Dates**: April 26, 2002; June 7, 2002; July 26, 2002; August 22, 2002
- **Genres**: Romantic comedy, comedy drama, drama film
- **Production Companies**: Working Title Films, StudioCanal, TriBeCa Productions
- **Notable Cast**: Nicholas Hoult (English actor, born 1989)
- **Official Website**: http://www.about-a-boy.com/
- **Alias**: Un niño grande
- **Wikipedia Title**: About a Boy (film)
- **Sitelink Count**: 34

## FAQs

**What is "About a Boy" and when was it released?**
"About a Boy" is a 2002 film directed by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz that falls into the romantic comedy, comedy drama, and drama genres. It had staggered international releases between April and August 2002.

**Who directed "About a Boy"?**
The film was co-directed by brothers Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz.

**What production companies were involved in making "About a Boy"?**
Three production companies collaborated on the film: Working Title Films (a British company established in 1983), StudioCanal (a French studio founded in 1984), and TriBeCa Productions (an American company founded in 1989).

**What genres does "About a Boy" fall under?**
The film spans three genre categories: romantic comedy, comedy drama, and drama film.

**Which notable actor is associated with "About a Boy"?**
Nicholas Hoult, an English actor born in 1989, is associated with the film.

## Why It Matters
"About a Boy" represents an early 2000s model of international co-production, bringing together studios from the United Kingdom, France, and the United States. This tri-national collaboration between Working Title Films, StudioCanal, and TriBeCa Productions demonstrates how major film projects of the era pooled resources across borders to reach wider audiences. The film also marks an early career appearance for Nicholas Hoult, who would go on to become a prominent English actor with extensive filmography. Its multi-genre classification—spanning romantic comedy, comedy drama, and drama—reflects the era's approach to blending tones for broader commercial appeal.

## Notable For
- Multi-national production involving studios from three countries (UK, France, US)
- Direction by the Weitz brothers (Chris and Paul Weitz)
- Early career appearance by Nicholas Hoult
- Triple-genre classification: romantic comedy, comedy drama, and drama film
- Collaboration between three major production entities: Working Title Films, StudioCanal, and TriBeCa Productions
- Staggered international release across four dates in 2002

## Body

### Production Companies

"About a Boy" was produced through a collaboration between three production companies spanning three countries:

**Working Title Films** is a British film and television production company founded on January 1, 1983. Headquartered in London, it operates within the United Kingdom and has 23 sitelinks across reference platforms.

**StudioCanal** is a French film studio established on September 7, 1984. It operates in both France and the United Kingdom, with headquarters at , and has 29 sitelinks across reference platforms.

**TriBeCa Productions** is an American film and television production company founded in 1989. Based in New York City, it operates within the United States and has 8 sitelinks across reference platforms.

### Genres and Classification

As a film—a sequence of images giving the impression of movement stored on film stock—"About a Boy" spans three genre classifications:
- **Romantic comedy**: A genre of dramatic works including plays, films, and television series (57 sitelinks)
- **Comedy drama**: A genre spanning theatre, film, and television (46 sitelinks)
- **Drama film**: A film genre (63 sitelinks)

### Cast and Personnel

**Nicholas Hoult** is an English actor born in 1989 connected to the film. He holds United Kingdom citizenship and works across multiple acting occupations (, , , , ). Hoult has 76 sitelinks across reference platforms.

### Release and Distribution

The film had staggered releases throughout 2002:
- April 26, 2002
- June 7, 2002
- July 26, 2002
- August 22, 2002

### International Context

The production connects to four major nations:

**United Kingdom** — An island country in north-west Europe with inception dates of April 12, 1927 (Royal and Parliamentary Titles Act 1927) and December 6, 1921 (Anglo-Irish Treaty). It has 388 sitelinks.

**France** — A country in Western Europe with overseas territories in America, Africa, and Oceania. Historical inception points include 843 (West Francia, Treaty of Verdun), 481 (Francia), and May 18, 1804 (First French Empire). It has 409 sitelinks.

**United States** — A country located primarily in North America, with inception dates of July 4, 1776 (Declaration of Independence) and May 12, 1784 (independence recognized via Treaty of Paris, 1783). It has 423 sitelinks.

**Germany** — A country in Central Europe with a complex history documented through multiple political entities, from 1949 (West Germany) back to earlier formations including the Weimar Republic (1918), German Empire (1871), North German Confederation (1867), and Holy Roman Empire (800). It has 400 sitelinks.

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