Notting Hill (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1999, Notting Hill is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Roger Michell, running about 124 minutes. “Can the most famous film star in the world fall for the man on the street?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. William Thacker is a London bookstore owner whose humdrum existence is thrown into romantic turmoil when famous American actress Anna Scott appears in his shop. A chance encounter over spilled orange juice leads to a kiss that blossoms into a full-blown affair. As the average bloke and glamorous movie star draw closer and closer together, they struggle to reconcile their radically different lifestyles in the name of love.
Who’s in it. Notting Hill stars Julia Roberts as Anna Scott, Hugh Grant as William Thacker, Gina McKee as Bella and Tim McInnerny as Max, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Notting Hill has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $363.9M 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 Notting Hill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Notting Hill tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Notting Hill (1999)?
- In US, Notting Hill 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 Notting Hill worth watching?
- Notting Hill holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Notting Hill?
- Notting Hill stars Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Gina McKee, Tim McInnerny and Rhys Ifans.
- When was Notting Hill released?
- Notting Hill was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.