Notting Hill

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A rom-com with the right ingredients, Notting Hill proves there's nothing like a love story well told -- especially when Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts are your leads.

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Movie Info

William Thacker (Hugh Grant) is a London bookstore owner whose humdrum existence is thrown into romantic turmoil when famous American actress Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) appears in his shop. A chance encounter over spilled orange juice leads to a kiss that blossoms into a full-blown affair. As the average bloke and glamorous movie star draw closer and closer together, they struggle to reconcile their radically different lifestyles in the name of love.
  • Rating:
    PG-13
  • Genre:
    romance
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Roger Michell
  • Producer:
    Duncan Kenworthy
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $116.1M
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  • Production Co:
    PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Julia Roberts
Anna Scott
Hugh Grant
William Thacker
Hugh Bonneville
Bernie
Emma Chambers
Honey
James Dreyfus
Martin
Rhys Ifans
Spike
Tim McInnerny
Max
Gina McKee
Bella
Richard McCabe
Tony Crowe
Dylan Moran
Rufus the Thief
Roger Michell
Director
Richard Curtis
Writer
Tim Bevan
Executive Producer
Richard Curtis
Executive Producer
Eric Fellner
Executive Producer
Duncan Kenworthy
Producer
Trevor Jones
Original Music
John McElhone
Original Music
Steve Poltz
Original Music
Sharleen Spiteri
Original Music
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Audience Reviews for Notting Hill

  • Dec 27, 2017
    What a charming movie this is. This film and its pairing of Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant is right up there with the best romantic comedies of any time period, and it feels a bit like 'Roman Holiday'. Roberts turns in a fantastic performance, mixing the regal elements of her character with vulnerability, strength, and playfulness well. She hits all the right notes without overdoing it, keeping the feel of the movie light. Grant delivers perfect British witticisms and one-liners, and is highly lovable. His friends in the film, including his roommate (Rhys Ifans), are all brilliant and add humor and depth. There are also some nice scenes in the London itself. Certainly a target for cynics, but to me, sweet and enchanting.
    Antonius B Super Reviewer
  • Mar 22, 2015
    The weird bits and small quirks Curtis works into the screenplay are enjoyable (as is Julia Robert's performance) but the ever mounting cliches he also insists on drag the whole thing down.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
  • May 27, 2012
    Like I've said in a previous review, all a romantic comedy needs is a tangible chemistry between the two actors and a clever script. "Notting Hill" delivers the goods. It's lacking in many technical standpoints and can get a little too sappy at times, but the characters are so alluring and the script is so witty that it overcomes the choke points of this film. I found myself laughing out loud at the humor and I found myself really caring to see more progression within these characters' relationships. "Notting Hill"'s a great romantic comedy that's sure to please all movie-goers.
    Albert K Super Reviewer
  • Feb 06, 2012
    Movies that start off with a big full camera image of Julia Roberts would usually be automatically starting at a 3 star level but this one increased its numbers because of Hugh Grant. Yes he is a scoundrel and probably has oodles of personal issues but no one plays the everyman like Grant.
    John B Super Reviewer
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