Love Actually (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Love Actually is a 2003 comedy drama directed by Richard Curtis, starring Liam Neeson. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes and earned $250.8 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. It won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 2004. Critics gave it 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Director
- Richard Curtis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $40M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Love Actually About?
The premise of Love Actually without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This charming and humorous film weaves together nine separate stories exploring different facets of love—romantic, familial, and platonic—during the chaotic month leading up to Christmas in London. The stories include the Prime Minister falling for a staff member, a writer searching for love while holed up in a French cottage, and a young boy trying to convey his feelings for his crush. Through these interconnected narratives, the film examines the joys, challenges, and unexpected turns of love in all its forms.
Love Actually Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- christmas
- adultery
- love
- prime minister
- unrequited love
- love at first sight
- england
- stand in
- marriage
- romantic kiss
- aging rocker
- dysfunctional marriage
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- lust
- christmas song
- christmas tree
- unfaithfulness
- extramarital affair
- first love
- saab
- saab 900
- grieving
- minister
- portuguese woman
- british prime minister
- winter
- undressing
- talking during sex
- breakup
- separation
- politics
- language learning
- filmmaking
- art studio
- church
- kiss
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- family relationships
- mistress
- husband wife relationship
- rekindled romance
- language barrier
- infidelity
- cheating on one's boyfriend
- lingerie
- marriage proposal
- christmas movie
- female rear nudity
- female nudity
- sex interrupted by telephone
- sex in bed
Love Actually Cast
Liam Neeson stars in Love Actually. Directed by Richard Curtis.
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Director Richard Curtis
More from Richard Curtis
More films directed by Richard Curtis, best-rated first: About Time, Pirate Radio, Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times and Red Nose Day Actually.
Love Actually Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Love Actually 64% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 64% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 72%
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 71% User score
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Love Actually Plot Summary
What happens in Love Actually from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with David, portrayed by Hugh Grant, sharing a heartfelt voiceover about how he finds solace in the bustling arrivals terminal at Heathrow Airport. He cherishes the pure, uncomplicated love expressed as friends and families unite with their loved ones. David reflects on the messages from the victims of the 9/11 tragedy, emphasizing that they were filled with love rather than hate. From here, we delve into various interconnected love stories that unfold throughout the holiday season:
Billy Mack and Joe
Full summary
The whole story of Love Actually, scene by scene
Love Actually Box Office & Budget
Love Actually grossed $250.8 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, 6.3 times what it cost. $60.4 million came from the US and Canada and $190 million (76%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$250.8M
6.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $60.4M
- International
- $190M
- Budget
- $40M
Love Actually Awards & Nominations
Love Actually won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 2004. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2004, with 1 win from 3 nominations.
1 win6 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 2004 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Bill Nighy
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Emma Thompson
- Nominated Outstanding British Film
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Golden Globes 2004 2 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
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Critics' Choice 2004 1 nomination- Nominated Best Acting Ensemble
Love Actually Trailers & Videos
11 videos: 3 trailers, 5 clips and 3 featurettes.
- Trailer Trailer
- Trailer Official 20th Anniversary Trailer
- Clip Cards on the Doorstep
- Clip A Party at No. 10 Downing Street Extended Preview
How Well Do You Know Love Actually?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the character of David, the newly elected Prime Minister?
Cars in Love Actually
35 cars on screen, including the 2003 Jaguar XJ6 X350 and the 1992 SAAB 900.
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2003 Jaguar XJ6 X350 Important role -
1992 SAAB 900 Important role -
1999 Audi A8 D2 Minor role -
1995 Ford Escort Van MkVI Minor role
Love Actually Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “Igazából szerelem” and “爱是您，爱是我”.
- Also known as
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- Igazából szerelem
- 爱是您，爱是我
- Simplesmente Amor
- O Amor Acontece
- Realmente Amor
- Реальна любов
- 러브 액츄얼리
- Armastus on see...
- Tatsächlich… Liebe
- 真的恋爱了
- 真情角落
- Tatsächlich... Liebe
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- Love Actually - L'amore davvero
- 真爱至上
- Aşk Her Yerde
- Rakkautta vain
- Реальная любовь
- Αγάπη Είναι...
- Láska nebeská
- To właśnie miłość
- Наистина любов
- ทุกหัวใจมีรัก
- אהבה זה כל הסיפור
- Pur și simplu dragoste
- Réellement l'amour
- Реальне кохання
- 愛是您・愛是我
- У ствари љубав
- ラブ・アクチュアリー
- Tegyvuoja meilė
- Pravzaprav ljubezen
- Tình Yêu Đích Thực
- Zapravo ljubav
- 真的戀愛了
- عشق در واقع, რეალური სიყვარული
- Tāda ir mīlestība
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Love Actually FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Love Actually, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Love Actually?
Love Actually runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was Love Actually released?
Love Actually was released on November 7, 2003.
Who directed Love Actually?
Love Actually was directed by Richard Curtis.
More films by Richard Curtis Who is in the cast of Love Actually?
Love Actually stars Liam Neeson.
How much did Love Actually make at the box office?
Love Actually grossed $250.8 million worldwide ($60.4 million domestic, $190 million international) on a budget of $40 million.
How is Love Actually rated?
Love Actually has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
What awards did Love Actually win?
Love Actually won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 2004.
Does Love Actually have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Love Actually has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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