Notting Hill
Seen it?1999 | 124 min | Romance, Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 9 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Bridget Jones's Diary, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$364 million worldwide on a $42 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roger Michell
- Julia RobertsAnna Scott
- Hugh GrantWilliam Thacker
- Gina McKeeBella
- Tim McInnernyMax
- Rhys IfansSpike
- Emma ChambersHoney
- Hugh BonnevilleBernie
- Richard McCabeTony
- James DreyfusMartin
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