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Love Actually

Play trailer 2:30 Poster for Love Actually R 2003 2h 15m Holiday Romance Comedy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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65% Tomatometer 231 Reviews 72% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
Nine intertwined journeys examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects all individuals, love. Among these individuals is David, the handsome, newly elected British prime minister who falls for a junior staffer. Sarah is a graphic designer whose devotion to her mentally ill brother complicates her love life. Harry, a married man, is tempted by his attractive new secretary.

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Critics Consensus

A sugary tale overstuffed with too many stories. Still, the cast charms.

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Radheyan Simonpillai CBC Radio 12/11/2023
A cringe 10 for the price of one bulk holiday sale of the most well-worn rom-com tropes. Go to Full Review Scott Tobias AV Club 11/05/2019
Love Actually provides enough happy endings to make the audience forget that romance and Christmas miracles don't always work out. Go to Full Review Christopher Orr The Atlantic 11/05/2019
The tagline for Love Actually is "The Ultimate Romantic Comedy." Perhaps. But not in the sense the producers intended. Go to Full Review Justin Brown Medium Popcorn Dec 4
4/5
Great performances, storylines, and lots of heart but a tad too long. Go to Full Review Brandon Collins Medium Popcorn Dec 4
4/5
This is almost perfect but it's 15 minutes too long. "Love Actually" is one of my favorite holiday and romantic comedies! Go to Full Review Rachel LaBonte Screen Rant 01/13/2025
7/10
Love Actually is aided by its charming cast of A-list British stars and the storylines that are executed well, though the flaws are still present. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lillian Dec 16 The best holiday experience for the entire family (though I went as a couple)! See more Michael B Dec 10 Best holiday movie ever. See more Jacqueline 12/19/2024 A holiday classic offering the perfect blend of sentiment and humor from a stellar ensemble cast. Even better seeing it in the theaters again this holiday season. See more Kimy 12/12/2024 Fabulous movie. So many different stories going on at one time and intertwined beautifully. So glad I went to see it See more Vanessa 12/11/2024 obsessed with this film See more Facebook U 12/09/2024 amazing still after 20 years See more Read all reviews
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Richard Curtis

Director

Hugh Grant

The Prime Minister

Laura Linney

Sarah

Colin Firth

Jamie Bennett

Alan Rickman

Harry

Bill Nighy

Billy Mack

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Synopsis Nine intertwined journeys examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects all individuals, love. Among these individuals is David, the handsome, newly elected British prime minister who falls for a junior staffer. Sarah is a graphic designer whose devotion to her mentally ill brother complicates her love life. Harry, a married man, is tempted by his attractive new secretary.
Director
Richard Curtis
Producer
Duncan Kenworthy, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
StudioCanal, Working Title Films, Universal Pictures
Rating
R (Nudity|Language|Sexuality)
Genre
Holiday, Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 14, 2003, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Dec 8, 2023
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$60.1M
Runtime
2h 15m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)