Love Actually
Sign in to saveLove Actually is a 2003 Christmas romantic comedy film written and directed by Richard Curtis. The film features an ensemble cast, composed predominantly of British actors, many of whom had worked with Curtis in previous projects. An international co-production of the United Kingdom, United States and France, it was mostly filmed on location in London. The film delves into different aspects of love as shown through 10 separate stories involving a variety of individuals, many of whom are interlinked as the plot progresses. The story begins five weeks before Christmas and is played out in a weekly countdown until the holiday, followed by an epilogue that takes place in the New Year.
Love Actually is a 2003 Christmas romantic comedy directed by Richard Curtis that weaves together 10 separate love stories involving interconnected characters, primarily set in London and told through a weekly countdown to Christmas. The film matters as a notable ensemble piece that explores different facets of love through various relationships, featuring predominantly British actors in an international co-production that has become culturally significant in the holiday film genre.
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7.1Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.
Cast
- Hugh Grant as The Prime Minister
- Alan Rickman as Harry
- Emma Thompson as Karen
- Liam Neeson as Daniel
- Martine McCutcheon as Natalie
- Colin Firth as Jamie Bennett
Themes
- london, england
- usa president
- rock star
- school performance
- love at first sight
- holiday
- war on terror
- marseille, france
- office
- christmas party
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Love Actually is a 2003 Christmas romantic comedy film written and directed by Richard Curtis. The film features an ensemble cast, composed predominantly of British actors, many of whom had worked with Curtis in previous projects. An international co-production of the United Kingdom, United States and France, it was mostly filmed on location in London. The film delves into different aspects of love as shown through 10 separate stories involving a variety of individuals, many of whom are interlinked as the plot progresses. The story begins five weeks before Christmas and is played out in a weekly countdown until the holiday, followed by an epilogue that takes place in the New Year.
The film, Curtis's first as director, was released in the US on 14 November 2003 and a week later in the UK during its theatrical run. Love Actually was a box-office success, grossing $250.2 million worldwide on a budget of $40–45 million. The film received mixed reviews and a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. It later developed a cult following, and is often a staple film shown during the Christmas period in both the United Kingdom and United States. A made-for-television short sequel, Red Nose Day Actually, aired in two different versions on BBC One and NBC in 2017, as part of the fundraising event Red Nose Day 2017.
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