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Nine intertwined stories examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects us all: love. Among the characters explored are David (Hugh Grant), the handsome newly elected British prime minister who falls for a young junior staffer (Martine McCutcheon), Sarah (Laura Linney), a graphic designer whose devotion to her mentally ill brother complicates her love life, and Harry (Alan Rickman), a married man tempted by his attractive new secretary.

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

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Love Actually | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Radheyan Simonpillai CBC Radio A cringe 10 for the price of one bulk holiday sale of the most well-worn rom-com tropes. Dec 11, 2023 Full Review Love Actually | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Scott Tobias AV Club Love Actually provides enough happy endings to make the audience forget that romance and Christmas miracles don't always work out. Nov 5, 2019 Full Review Love Actually | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Christopher Orr The Atlantic The tagline for Love Actually is "The Ultimate Romantic Comedy." Perhaps. But not in the sense the producers intended. Nov 5, 2019 Full Review Love Actually | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Stephanie Archer Film Inquiry Set to the backdrop of Christmas, Love Actually finds believability in the unbelievable, crafting an environment where anything can happen and the greatest risks should be taken. Jan 12, 2024 Full Review Love Actually | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand The film is all but stolen... by Bill Nighy as a washed up rock star goofing his way through his holiday TV and radio appearances as his seasonal song climbs the charts. Jan 6, 2024 Full Review Love Actually | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness ... Curtis and company remind us that love, actually, is everywhere no matter the time of year, period, or place. That’s what helps make it a staple watch this and any other time of year. Dec 14, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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T This always gives me good feels! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/04/22 Full Review Susan R Love everything about it except the porn filming scenes.. never understood why that was necessary. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/07/22 Full Review Angel One of the best feel good movies ever! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/14/21 Full Review Tal One of my Wifes favorite movies! I wish yall would play these films more than twice a week. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/14/21 Full Review Brian A favorite of my wife and myself, never tire of seeing it! absolutely fantastic! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/14/21 Full Review jenna b. f Love Actually is actually a total piece of garbage, especially because it has a star cast. Why in heaven's name did they agree to be in this lame, imbecilic mess ?!It is one of the most embarrassing things I’ve ever seen. I needed a hot cleansing bath afterwards to wash away any residual damage this film did to psyche and soul. Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/25/24 Full Review 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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Billy Mack (BILL NIGHY) revels in his hard earned, just returned fame in Richard Curtis' romantic comedy Love Actually. The Prime Minister (HUGH GRANT) awaits Christmas Eve-alone-in Richard Curtis' romantic comedy Love Actually. The Prime Minister (HUGH GRANT), his sister, Karen (EMMA THOMPSON), and his secretary, Natalie (MARTINE McCUTCHEON) in Richard Curtis' romantic comedy. Love Actually. (L to R) Carol Anne (ELISHA CUTHBERT), Jeannie (JANUARY JONES), Colin (KRIS MARSHALL) and Stacy (IVANA MILICEVIC) in Richard Curtis' romantic comedy Love Actually. Faded rock star Billy Mack (BILL NIGHY) cuts a new tune in hopes of a comeback in Richard Curtis' romantic comedy Love Actually. Rufus (ROWAN ATKINSON), indispensable behind a department store counter, in Richard Curtis' romantic comedy Love Actually. Juliet (KEIRA KNIGHTLEY) reacts to Mark's (ANDREW LINCOLN) Christmas Eve confession in Richard Curtis' romantic comedy Love Actually. HUGH GRANT as the Prime Minister in Richard Curtis' romantic comedy Love Actually. Daniel (LIAM NEESON) and stepson Sam (THOMAS SANGSTER) strategize how Sam can "get the girl" in Richard Curtis' romantic comedy Love Actually. Harry (ALAN RICKMAN) urges Sarah (LAURA LINNEY) to confront her feelings and the object of her affection in Richard Curtis' romantic comedy Love Actually. View more photos

Synopsis Nine intertwined stories examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects us all: love. Among the characters explored are David (Hugh Grant), the handsome newly elected British prime minister who falls for a young junior staffer (Martine McCutcheon), Sarah (Laura Linney), a graphic designer whose devotion to her mentally ill brother complicates her love life, and Harry (Alan Rickman), a married man tempted by his attractive new secretary.

Director
Richard Curtis

Producer
Duncan Kenworthy, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner

Screenwriter
Richard Curtis

Distributor
Universal Pictures

Production Co
Universal Pictures

Rating
R (Nudity|Language|Sexuality)

Genre
Holiday, Romance, Comedy

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)
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