Page
Love Actually
- Summary
- How to watch
- News & features
❚ We may earn commission from links on this page. Our editorial is always independent (learn more).
Watch trailer
01:41
Love Actually
Save
- 2003
- Richard Curtis
- 129 mins
- 15
Summary
Ensemble romantic comedy featuring Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley and Bill Nighy. In London, during the weeks leading up to Christmas, people from various walks of life - among them adult film performers, a washed-up rock star and the British Prime Minister - suffer the emotional highs and lows of being in love.
Ad
Powered By
IMDB
Review
A star rating of 3 out of 5.
Jason Caro
So drenched in upbeat sentiment that it makes Frank Capra seem emotionally reserved, this ensemble romantic comedy from writer Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill) is an unashamedly saccharine proposition. Curtis's opening assertion in his debut behind the camera is that, in these cynical times, "love actually is all around", and to illustrate this he unfurls nine ongoing stories, headed by Hugh Grant's new Prime Minister falling for junior staff member Martine McCutcheon, and writer Colin Firth enchanted by his Portuguese housekeeper (Lucia Moniz). Boasting an attractive cast that includes Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson and Keira Knightley, this deliberately commercial Christmas package may be guilty of spreading its acting talent a bit thin, but even the most cynical of hearts couldn't fail to be lifted by the charm of the characters and their romantic dilemmas. Aside from all the hearts and flowers, though, it's Bill Nighy's uproarious turn as an over-the-hill rocker promoting a novelty record that really delivers the laughs.
imdb-square
7.5/10
How to watch
Loading
Streaming
Credits
Cast
rolenameHarryAlan RickmanBilly MackBill NighyJamieColin FirthKarenEmma ThompsonDavid, the Prime MinisterHugh GrantSarahLaura LinneyDanielLiam NeesonNatalieMartine McCutcheonJulietKeira KnightleyRufusRowan AtkinsonMarkAndrew LincolnThe US PresidentBilly Bob ThorntonJust JudyJoanna PageColin FrissellKris MarshallAurelia BarrosLucia MonizJohnMartin FreemanSamThomas Brodie-SangsterCarolClaudia SchifferCarla, the real friendly oneDenise RichardsHarriet, the sexy oneShannon ElizabethJoeGregor FisherPeterChiwetel EjioforRadio Watford DJBrian BovellMikeyMarcus BrigstockeAntAnthony McPartlinDecDeclan DonnellyParkyMichael ParkinsonCarol-AnneElisha Cuthbert
Show more
Crew
rolenameDirectorRichard Curtis
Details
Theatrical distributor
UIP
Released on
2003-11-21
Languages
English | English | Portuguese | French
Guidance
Swearing, sex scenes and nudity.
Available on
video, DVD and Blu-ray
Formats
Colour
News & features about Love Actually
-
Love Actually soundtrack: Every song featured in the Christmas classic
Ready to dance along to Jump with Hugh Grant and cry to Both Sides Now with Emma Thompson?
-
Love Actually and Unforgotten icons confirmed for new BBC comedy from Richard Curtis
The acclaimed writer is returning to the world of sitcoms.
Ad
-
Love Actually and Blackadder icons confirmed for "unforgettable" new The Portrait of a Lady TV series
The new series is being adapted by The Salt Path's Rebecca Lenkiewicz.
-
Love Actually and Notting Hill legends star in first-look trailer for "touching" BBC drama
The feature-length drama is set to air on BBC One and iPlayer later this year.
-
Best Christmas movies on Netflix UK in 2025 – from Love Actually to The Holdovers
It's the most wonderful time of the year!
-
What are the cast of Love Actually doing now?
The Christmas classic is 21 years old this year.
-
Love Actually and Game of Thrones icons unite for first look at "poetic, life-affirming" road movie
If you love life-affirming cinema, this film's a catch.
Ad
-
Love Actually legend and Ted Lasso star's new TV action comedy confirms release date with first look
Ride or Die will arrive on Prime Video this summer.
-
"I had no idea who Hugh Grant was": Love Actually child stars talk film's legacy
Child stars Olivia Olson, Will Wadham and Tiffany Boiselle spoke to RadioTimes.com about their experiences filming one of the most popular Christmas romcoms of all-time.
-
If Love Actually was made today, this is what casting director would change
Love Actually without one of our favourite stars?
-
Harlan Coben's dark new crime drama releases first-look images featuring Love Actually legend
The Prime Video series Lazarus stars Bill Nighy and Sam Claflin.
-
Love Actually star's Charles Dickens-inspired series finally gets return date confirmed with new first look
The series was renewed back in November 2024.
-
Love Actually and Notting Hill legends' emotional new BBC feature-length drama, releases first look – and confirms title change
Onward and Sideways will be landing in cinemas, BBC One and iPlayer.
-
Love Actually icon confirmed to join James Bond star in emotional romantic drama tackling Parkinson's disease
Laura Linney and Rory Kinnear are among the stars of But When We Dance.
-
Beyond Paradise star Kris Marshall reveals which TV detectives helped inspire Humphrey – and that he's only watched Love Actually once
The Beyond Paradise star is channelling Columbo, Miss Marple and Withnail and I.
-
Richard Curtis: 'We thought Love Actually was a disaster while we were trying to edit it'
Curtis spoke to Radio Times magazine about his new film That Christmas and his enduring festive classic.
-
Keira Knightley: 'Black Doves is a Christmas series – like Love Actually, but we kill everyone!'
Knightley and Black Doves creator Joe Barton spoke with Radio Times magazine about their new spy thriller series.
-
Love Actually narrowly wins best romcom of all time in RadioTimes.com poll
The Christmas classic beat another Richard Curtis film – Four Wedding and a Funeral – in the final.
-
Love Actually in concert returns this Christmas for UK tour – how to get tickets
I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes, Christmas is on the way!
-
Love Actually sequel hopes rise amid new trademark news
The star-studded Christmas classic from Richard Curtis celebrated its 20th anniversary last year.
-
Love Actually director reflects on fat-shaming jokes, lack of diversity
"I think I was unobservant and not as, you know, as clever as I should have been.”
-
Richard Curtis reveals why he doesn’t often rewatch Love Actually
The Christmas classic turns 20 this year.
-
Love Actually star Alan Rickman brought "layers and complexity" to role
Love Actually turns 20 this year!
-
Former Strictly pros James and Ola Jordan recreate iconic Love Actually scene
'Tis the season.
See more about Love Actually
Ad
Ad
Ad