Love Actually (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 7.1

Love Actually poster

Released in 2003, Love Actually is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Richard Curtis, running about 135 minutes. “The Ultimate Romantic Comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Eight London couples try to deal with their relationships in different ways. Their tryst with love makes them discover how complicated relationships can be.

Who’s in it. Love Actually stars Hugh Grant as The Prime Minister, Heike Makatsch as Mia, Alan Rickman as Harry and Colin Firth as Jamie Bennett, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Love Actually has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $249.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Actually page.

If you liked it. Fans of Love Actually tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Love Actually (2003)?
In US, Love Actually is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Love Actually worth watching?
Love Actually holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Love Actually?
Love Actually stars Hugh Grant, Heike Makatsch, Alan Rickman, Colin Firth and Emma Thompson.
When was Love Actually released?
Love Actually was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.