Notting Hill(1999)

PG-13
Rated PG-13 for sexual content and brief strong language
2h 4m

Release Date: May 28, 1999 | Wide

84%
79%
B+
7.2

A humble London bookstore owner’s life changes when a world-famous American actress stumbles into his shop. What begins as an awkward, chance encounter blossoms into an unforgettable romance, forcing both of them to navigate love and fame, all while also balancing the fragile ordinary rhythms of everyday life in one of London’s most colourful neighbourhoods.

Releases

Original Release | May 28, 1999

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Box Office Results

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$21,811,180
Total US & Canada:
$116,089,678
Total International
$247,911,137
Total Worldwide:
$364,003,519

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Director & Top Cast

Roger Michell
Director

Hugh Grant
William Thacker

Julia Roberts
Anna Scott

Richard McCabe
Tony

Rhys Ifans
Spike

James Dreyfus
Martin

Dylan Moran

Rufus the Thief

Roger Frost

Annoying Customer

Henry Goodman

Ritz Concierge

Julian Rhind-Tutt

'Time Out' Journalist

Lorelei King

Anna's Publicist

John Shrapnel

PR Chief

Clarke Peters

'Helix' Lead Actor

Arturo Venegas

'Helix' Foreign Actor

Yolanda Vazquez

'Helix' interview Interpreter

Mischa Barton

'Helix' 12-year-old Actress

Tim McInnerny

Max

Gina McKee

Bella

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: DTS,Dolby Digital,SDDS

Aspect Ratio: 2.39 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United Kingdom,United States

Language: English,Spanish,French

Summaries

Plot Summary

Notting Hill is a 1999 British romantic comedy directed by Roger Michell and written by Richard Curtis. The film stars Hugh Grant as William Thacker, a gentle-mannered bookseller who runs a modest travel bookshop in the Notting Hill district of London, and Julia Roberts as Anna Scott, a globally famous movie star whose path unexpectedly crosses William’s. The story unfolds after a quirky first meeting, a spilled orange juice, and a spark that transcends celebrity and ordinary life. As William and Anna try to build a connection, they navigate intrusive press, protective friends, personal insecurities, and the unreal contrast between their very different worlds. The film balances witty dialogue, charming performances, and heartfelt emotion as it explores themes of love, identity, vulnerability, and how two very different lives might find common ground. Produced by Working Title Films and Universal Pictures, Notting Hill premiered at Leicester Square on April 27, 1999, before opening widely in the United Kingdom on May 21, 1999, and soon after in the United States. With a worldwide gross of over $360 million, it became one of the most successful British films of its time and remains an enduring classic in romantic comedy cinema. This blend of humour, warmth, and star-crossed charm continues to appeal to audiences who enjoy love stories that bridge everyday life and cinematic romance.

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Fun Facts

Surprisingly, the famous blue door actually belonged to Richard Curtis, the film’s writer—its popularity after release eventually forced him to repaint it for privacy reasons.