7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
About a Boy (2014)
About a Boy (2014)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Strongly Progressive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series explores themes of personal growth and the formation of an unconventional family unit, focusing on a bachelor's journey toward responsibility and connection. The narrative champions universal values of maturity and supportive relationships without endorsing a specific political ideology.
The film features visible diversity within its cast, including a minority actor in a notable role. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, without explicitly critiquing them or centering on strong DEI themes.
Secondary
The series celebrates the formation of a non-traditional, chosen family unit, depicting a single mother, her son, and a commitment-phobic bachelor forming a loving and supportive household. It endorses alternative family structures and fluid gender roles.
There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.
The series "About a Boy, 2014" does not feature transsexual characters or themes. The story focuses on the relationship between a bachelor and a young boy, without incorporating any elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2014 television series "About a Boy" adapts the novel and film of the same name. Key characters such as Will Freeman, Marcus Brewer, and Fiona Brewer retain their established genders from the source material. No canonical characters are portrayed as a different gender.
The 2014 television series adapts the novel and 2002 film. Key characters like Will Freeman and Marcus Brewer maintain their established races from the source material. New characters introduced for the series do not qualify as race swaps under the definition.
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7.4
6.3
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7.4
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