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Notting Hill

PG-13·1999·124m

Romance

Comedy

Romance

Comedy

Summary

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.

Cast

Julia Roberts

Anna Scott

Hugh Grant

William Thacker

Gina McKee

Bella

Tim McInnerny

Max

Rhys Ifans

Spike

Emma Chambers

Honey

Hugh Bonneville

Bernie

Richard McCabe

Tony

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

Emily Mortimer

Perfect Girl

Dorian Lough

Loud Man in Restaurant

Sanjeev Bhaskar

Loud Man in Restaurant

Paul Chahidi

Loud Man in Restaurant

Matthew Whittle

Loud Man in Restaurant

Mischa Barton

12-year-old Actress

Clarke Peters

'Helix' Lead Actor

Ann Beach

William's Mother

Samuel West

Anna's Co-Star

Tony Armatrading

Security Man

Andy de la Tour

Journalist

Rupert Procter

Journalist

Maureen Hibbert

Journalist

David Sternberg

Journalist

Arturo Venegas

Foreign Actor

Phillip Manikum

Harry the Sound Man

Patrick Barlow

Savoy Concierge

Yolanda Vazquez

Interpreter

Melissa Wilson

Tessa

Emma Bernard

Keziah

September Buckley

Third Assistant Director

Dennis Matsuki

Japanese Businessman

Alec Baldwin

Jeff King (uncredited)

Simon Callow

Simon Callow (uncredited)

Omid Djalili

Coffee Shop Cashier (uncredited)

Matthew Modine

Actor (uncredited)

Crew

Director

Roger Michell

Script Editor

Emma Freud

Writer

Richard Curtis

Reviews

mooney240

September 14, 2022

**Notting Hill is a charming and pleasant movie with great laughs and a sweet and satisfying story.**

Any film enthusiast or rom-com fan knows that Notting Hill is a classic. This heartwarming tale of a chance romance blossoming between a stunning movie star and an average everyday guy is a sweet, captivating, and hilarious story of what happens when two people from entirely different worlds fall in love. The shock and excitement of Hugh Grant's zany friends throughout the film that he is dating a famous actress makes it feel a little more grounded and real while also highly entertaining. Each character stands out throughout the movie with big personalities and charming humor. Notting Hill is a cozy film that calms and delights with a rewarding conclusion and wonderful endearing characters.