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Love Actually

2003Movie2 h 15 minR

ComedyRomance
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic557.2Rotten Tomatoes65%72%

A deeply romantic, nostalgic comedy movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Love actually is all around.

Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.

Feels like

  • Christmas Ensemble Rom-Com
  • Heartwarming Holiday Classic
  • Interwoven Love Stories
  • Iconic Pop Soundtrack
  • British Charm & Wit
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Feel-Good Comfort Watch
  • Nostalgic Seasonal Staple
  • Star-Studded Cast
  • Optimistic View of Love

Cast

24 of 79

Crew

Directed by
Richard Curtis
Written by
Richard Curtis
Produced by
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Duncan Kenworthy
Music by
Craig Armstrong

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Facts

September 7, 2003 · 2 h 15 min · R

Released
September 7, 2003
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Portuguese
Made in
France, United Kingdom
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$251 million
Available in
95 countries

Tropes

Celebrity Paradox, Real Life Writes the Plot, Wedding/Death Juxtaposition +9

  • Celebrity Paradox
  • Real Life Writes the Plot
  • Wedding/Death Juxtaposition
  • The Cuckoolander Was Right
  • No Party Given
  • Our Presidents Are Different
  • The Tape Knew You Would Say That
  • One-Steve Limit
  • Missing Mom
  • Love at First Sight
  • Genre Savvy
  • Hide Your Lesbians

12 of 139 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Love Actually?"

Questions about Love Actually

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Love Actually?

NetflixStarz

In the United States, Love Actually streams on Netflix and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 34 other countries.

Is Love Actually worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is Love Actually okay for kids?

RStrong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Love Actually good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 10 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Love Actually make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Was Love Actually a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$251 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $251 million worldwide, 6.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Love Actually use?

Celebrity ParadoxReal Life Writes the PlotWedding/Death JuxtapositionThe Cuckoolander Was RightNo Party GivenOur Presidents Are DifferentThe Tape Knew You Would Say ThatOne-Steve LimitMissing MomLove at First SightGenre SavvyHide Your Lesbiansand 127 more

TV Tropes lists 139 tropes for it, including Celebrity Paradox, Real Life Writes the Plot, and Wedding/Death Juxtaposition.