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Notting Hill

1999Movie2 h 4 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic687.5Rotten Tomatoes84%79%

A deeply romantic, heartwarming romance movie about everyday modern life and family.

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

Can the most famous film star in the world fall for the man on the street?

London bookstore owner William Thacker's quiet life turns upside down when a chance encounter with famous actress Anna Scott sparks an unlikely romance challenged by their vastly different worlds.

Feels like

  • Classic Romantic Comedy
  • Star-Crossed Lovers
  • London Charm
  • Wholesome & Heartfelt
  • Quirky Ensemble Cast
  • Cultural Clash Romance
  • Feel-Good Comfort Film
  • Charming Dialogue
  • Iconic 90s Cinema

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Roger Michell
Written by
Richard Curtis
Produced by
Duncan Kenworthy
Music by
Trevor Jones

Everyone

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Facts

May 21, 1999 · 2 h 4 min · PG-13

Released
May 21, 1999
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$42 million
Box office
$364 million
Available in
119 countries

Tropes

Trailer Spoof, My God, What Have I Done?, Bait-and-Switch +9

  • Trailer Spoof
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Bait-and-Switch
  • Textual Celebrity Resemblance
  • Old Shame
  • The Cuckoolander Was Right
  • Breathless Non Sequitur
  • True Blue Femininity
  • Crash-Into Hello
  • Misery Poker
  • Horrible Hollywood
  • I Was Young and Needed the Money

12 of 62 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Notting Hill?"

Questions about Notting Hill

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Notting Hill?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Notting Hill from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 58 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Notting Hill worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Notting Hill okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Notting Hill 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 Notting Hill make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Was Notting Hill a box office hit?

Budget$42 million
Box office$364 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $42 million to make and earned $364 million worldwide, 8.7 times its budget.

What tropes does Notting Hill use?

Trailer SpoofMy God, What Have I Done?Bait-and-SwitchTextual Celebrity ResemblanceOld ShameThe Cuckoolander Was RightBreathless Non SequiturTrue Blue FemininityCrash-Into HelloMisery PokerHorrible HollywoodI Was Young and Needed the Moneyand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including Trailer Spoof, My God, What Have I Done?, and Bait-and-Switch.