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Notting Hill (1999) -- The life of a simple bookshop owner changes when he meets the most famous film star in the world.

Overview

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6.9/10   58,627 votes
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Director:
Roger Michell
Writer:
Richard Curtis (written by)
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Release Date:
28 May 1999 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Romance more
Tagline:
Can the most famous film star in the world fall for just an ordinary guy?
Plot:
The life of a simple bookshop owner changes when he meets the most famous film star in the world. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 12 wins & 14 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(161 articles)
134 New Names Invited to Join the Academy
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Curtis’ Boat Getting Recut for American Audiences
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User Comments:
An enchanting, lovely, and humorously lively viewing experience. more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Julia Roberts ... Anna Scott

Hugh Grant ... William Thacker
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 ... Foreign Actor
Yolanda Vazquez ... Interpreter

Mischa Barton ... 12-Year-Old Actress
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Notting Hill Project (UK) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for sexual content and brief strong language.
Runtime:
124 min
Country:
UK | USA
Language:
English | Spanish
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

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Trivia:
Despite Thacker's protestations, it seems that his store does *not* just sell travel books. On the shelf in the background (visible clearly in a later scene where he is receiving the gift from Anna), there is a copy of Comics, Comix & Graphic Novels by Roger Sabin. (It's a big orange hardcover.) more
Goofs:
Miscellaneous: Towards the end when Anna gives William the painting, over William's right shoulder is an orange coloured book called Comics, Comix and Graphic Novels. Not, in fact, a travel book. more
Quotes:
William: [about Anna's new film project] Any horses in that one? Or hounds for that matter; our readers are intrigued by both species.
Anna Scott: [seriously] It takes place on a submarine.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in Spotlight on Location: Notting Hill (2001) (V) more
Soundtrack:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY more

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50 out of 65 people found the following comment useful:-
An enchanting, lovely, and humorously lively viewing experience., 4 March 2000
10/10
Author: (davesnouffer@accesstoledo.com) from Toledo, OH

Visually lovely, "Notting Hill" becomes an enchanting fairy tale.....a magical and endearing love story, from the opening credits to an afternoon of quiet sharing in a London park. Being a romantic at heart, I was emotionally drawn to this well produced and entertaining motion picture, enticing me to view it a number of times more.

Some friends have indicated that the "plot" is boring and in 2 hours and 4 minutes takes too long to come to an expected conclusion. But the lyrical chemistry between William Thacker (Hugh Grant) and Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) give intimate glimpses into the human heart and spirit. As in Mary Poppins when Burt jumps into the chalk sidewalk drawing, I longed to join this tapestry of two people falling in love, among caring friends and relatives. To longingly look into Anna's eyes and to see a reflection of your very own soul of hope and humanity may seem less than exciting to some people.....too involved in their fast paced, action world and who fail to see the beauty of life around them....to smell the roses.

Watching the inflections of Julia Robert's face became a mesmerizing cinema experience. And Hugh Grant's thoughtful and honest, yet quirky presence gave hope to what could be possible. Then wrap all this with a humorous, loving and insightful group of friends and family......WOW!

After watching "Notting Hill" with my wife and giving her a big hug, I saw that she was just a girl, standing in front of a boy, wanting to be loved!

What greater joy of meaning can be given by a film?

"Teach me the Magic of Wonder, Give me the Spirit to Fly" - John Denver

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