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Love Actually

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Love Actually

R

Released Nov 14, 2003

2h 15m

Holiday

Romance

Comedy

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Nine intertwined stories examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects all individuals, love. Among the characters explored are David, the handsome newly elected British prime minister who falls for a young junior staffer, Sarah, a graphic designer whose devotion to her mentally ill brother complicates her love life, and Harry, a married man tempted by his attractive new secretary.

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Critics Consensus

A sugary tale overstuffed with too many stories. Still, the cast charms.

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Radheyan Simonpillai

CBC Radio

A cringe 10 for the price of one bulk holiday sale of the most well-worn rom-com tropes.

Dec 11, 2023

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Scott Tobias

AV Club

Love Actually provides enough happy endings to make the audience forget that romance and Christmas miracles don't always work out.

Nov 5, 2019

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Christopher Orr

The Atlantic

The tagline for Love Actually is "The Ultimate Romantic Comedy." Perhaps. But not in the sense the producers intended.

Nov 5, 2019

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Rachel LaBonte

Screen Rant

Love Actually is aided by its charming cast of A-list British stars and the storylines that are executed well, though the flaws are still present.

Rated: 7/10

Jan 13, 2025

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Loud and Clear Reviews

Love Actually is for the hopeless romantics and idealists of this world, but those just looking for a warm and comfortably predictable experience should enjoy the movie too.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 23, 2024

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Alan French

Sunshine State Cineplex

The ensemble nature of Love Actually has always drawn audiences into the festivities. Of course, that also means some narratives work and others do not.

Rated: 4/10

Dec 15, 2024

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Jacqueline

A holiday classic offering the perfect blend of sentiment and humor from a stellar ensemble cast. Even better seeing it in the theaters again this holiday season.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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Kimy

Fabulous movie. So many different stories going on at one time and intertwined beautifully. So glad I went to see it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/12/24

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Vanessa

obsessed with this film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/11/24

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Facebook U

amazing still after 20 years

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/09/24

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David F.

My wife’s favorite movie. She has to see it every holiday season.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/09/24

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Michael Telo

Good fun, isn't meant to be taken serious but has a lot to actually say

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/24

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Synopsis

Nine intertwined stories examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects all individuals, love. Among the characters explored are David, the handsome newly elected British prime minister who falls for a young junior staffer, Sarah, a graphic designer whose devotion to her mentally ill brother complicates her love life, and Harry, a married man tempted by his attractive new secretary.

Director: Richard Curtis
Producer: Duncan Kenworthy, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Screenwriter: Richard Curtis
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Rating: R (Nudity|Language|Sexuality)
Genre: Holiday, Romance, Comedy
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 14, 2003, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Dec 8, 2023
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $60.1M
Runtime: 2h 15m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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