Portrait of Richard Curtis

Writing

Richard Curtis

Career

Active from 1963 to 2024, with a break from 1964 to 1978, busiest in 1991 with 4 main titles.

Average score
GoodWatch score70/100
Highest rated
Poster for Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean
GoodWatch score93/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 38 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 3.2 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 5.3 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 4.2 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.6 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.2 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 6.0 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Richard Curtis Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Crime
    1.3, average 3.6
  • Violence
    2.0, average 4.1
  • Mystery
    1.9, average 4.0
  • Psychological
    3.6, average 5.5

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Feel-Good 3
  • Emotional Catharsis 3
  • British Humor 3
  • British Charm & Wit 2
  • British Sitcom 2
  • Nostalgic 2
  • Classic Romantic Comedy 2
  • Romantic Comedy 2
  • Fish-out-of-Water Comedy 2
  • Feel-Good Movie 2
  • British Social Satire 2
  • Comfort Viewing Classic 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

53
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2020s

8 titles · average score 64
Not Alone
Not Alone (2027)

Executive Producer

That Christmas
That Christmas (2024)
GoodWatch score 65

Screenplay, Book

Genie
Genie (2023)
GoodWatch score 45

Writer

Blackadder: The Lost Pilot
Blackadder: The Lost Pilot (2023)

Writer

Blackadder: A Cunning Story
Blackadder: A Cunning Story (2023)

Thanks

Rising Phoenix
Rising Phoenix (2020)
GoodWatch score 83

Executive Producer

Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times
Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times (2020)

Director

The Vicar of Dibley: In Lockdown
The Vicar of Dibley: In Lockdown (2020)

Writer

2010s

15 titles · average score 67
Yesterday
Yesterday (2019)
GoodWatch score 63

Screenplay, Story

One Red Nose Day and a Wedding
One Red Nose Day and a Wedding (2019)
GoodWatch score 67

Writer

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Yet Again
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Yet Again (2019)

Writer

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
GoodWatch score 65

as Bicycle Courier (uncredited)

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)
GoodWatch score 68

Story, Executive Producer

Red Nose Day Actually
Red Nose Day Actually (2017)
GoodWatch score 68

Screenplay, Director

Roald Dahl's Esio Trot
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot (2015)
GoodWatch score 69

Writer, Executive Producer

Trash
Trash (2014)
GoodWatch score 63

Screenplay

About Time
About Time (2013)
GoodWatch score 71

Director, Executive Producer

Mary and Martha
Mary and Martha (2013)
GoodWatch score 60

Writer

War Horse
War Horse (2011)
GoodWatch score 71

Writer

No Pressure
No Pressure (2010)

Writer

2000s

11 titles · average score 66
The Boat That Rocked
The Boat That Rocked (2009)
GoodWatch score 65

Writer, Director

Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga (2008)
GoodWatch score 79

Writer

British Film Forever
British Film Forever (2007)

TV show

Sixty Six
Sixty Six (2006)
GoodWatch score 63

Executive Producer

The Girl in the Café
The Girl in the Café (2005)
GoodWatch score 76

Executive Producer, Screenplay

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)
GoodWatch score 48

Screenplay

Love Actually
Love Actually (2003)
GoodWatch score 63

as Trombone Player (uncredited)

More Great Comedy Moments
More Great Comedy Moments (2003)

Writer

Bridget Jones's Diary
Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
GoodWatch score 72

Screenplay

Great Comedy Moments
Great Comedy Moments (2001)

Writer

French & Saunders - Live
French & Saunders - Live (2000)

Writer

1990s

12 titles · average score 73
Notting Hill
Notting Hill (1999)
GoodWatch score 75

Executive Producer, Writer

Blackadder: Back & Forth
Blackadder: Back & Forth (1999)
GoodWatch score 75

Writer

Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire
Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire (1999)
GoodWatch score 66

Writer

Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death
Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death (1999)
GoodWatch score 77

Executive Producer

Bean
Bean (1997)
GoodWatch score 54

Executive Producer, Screenplay

Four Weddings and a Funeral
Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
GoodWatch score 78

Writer, Co-Executive Producer

Rowan Atkinson Live
Rowan Atkinson Live (1992)
GoodWatch score 82

Writer

Rowan Atkinson Live: Invisible Drum Kit
Rowan Atkinson Live: Invisible Drum Kit (1992)

Writer

Bernard and the Genie
Bernard and the Genie (1991)
GoodWatch score 73

Writer

Mr. Bean Takes an Exam
Mr. Bean Takes an Exam (1991)
GoodWatch score 79

Writer

Mr. Bean Goes to a Première
Mr. Bean Goes to a Première (1991)

Writer

The Exciting Escapades of Mr. Bean
The Exciting Escapades of Mr. Bean (1991)

Writer

1980s

7 titles · average score 72
The Tall Guy
The Tall Guy (1989)
GoodWatch score 73

as Man Leaving Bathroom (uncredited)

The Robbie Coltrane Special
The Robbie Coltrane Special (1989)

Writer

Blackadder's Christmas Carol
Blackadder's Christmas Carol (1988)
GoodWatch score 76

Writer

Blackadder: The Cavalier Years
Blackadder: The Cavalier Years (1988)
GoodWatch score 75

Writer

The Lowdown
The Lowdown (1988)

TV show

Madness the Pilot
Madness the Pilot (1984)

Writer

Dead on Time
Dead on Time (1983)
GoodWatch score 65

as Man in restaurant