Love Actually (2003) (2024)

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2003

Directed by Richard Curtis

Synopsis

The ultimate romantic comedy.

Follows seemingly unrelated people as their lives begin to intertwine while they fall in – and out – of love. Affections languish and develop as Christmas draws near.

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Cast

Hugh Grant Alan Rickman Emma Thompson Liam Neeson Martine McCutcheon Colin Firth Bill Nighy Laura Linney Lúcia Moniz Andrew Lincoln Keira Knightley Chiwetel Ejiofor Gregor Fisher Martin Freeman Joanna Page Heike Makatsch Thomas Brodie-Sangster Kris Marshall Rodrigo Santoro Abdul Salis Rowan Atkinson Rory MacGregor Sienna Guillory Billy Bob Thornton Lulu Popplewell Olivia Olson Nina Sosanya Frank Moorey Jill Raymond Show All…

DirectorDirector

Richard Curtis

ProducersProducers

Tim Bevan Duncan Kenworthy Eric Fellner Tori Parry Debra Hayward Liza Chasin Raphaël Benoliel

WriterWriter

Richard Curtis

CastingCasting

Mary Selway Patrícia Vasconcelos Fiona Weir Shaheen Baig Stephanie Corsalini Camilla-Valentine Isola

EditorEditor

Nick Moore

CinematographyCinematography

Michael Coulter

Assistant DirectorsAsst. Directors

Christopher Newman Ben Howarth Gil Kenny

LightingLighting

Patrick Allard Terry Edland

Camera OperatorsCamera Operators

Paul Edwards David Morgan Peter Taylor John Palmer James Bloom Brad Larner Mik Allen Martin Hume

Additional PhotographyAdd. Photography

Spencer Murray Mike Brewster

Production DesignProduction Design

Jim Clay

Art DirectionArt Direction

Rod McLean Justin Warburton-Brown Sophie Newman Heidi Gibb Jonathan McKinstry

Set DecorationSet Decoration

Caroline Smith

Special EffectsSpecial Effects

Richard Conway Nigel Wilkinson Mark White Sam Conway

Visual EffectsVisual Effects

Tim Webber James Clarke Tim Keene

StuntsStunts

Adam Kirley Talila Craig Tracy Caudle Lee Sheward

ComposerComposer

Craig Armstrong

SongsSongs

Sarah Eyden

SoundSound

Felicity Cottrell Graham Daniel Glenn Freemantle Robin O'Donoghue Lionel Selwyn Esther Smith David Stephenson Kevin Tayler Mark Heslop Grahame Peters Richard Street

Costume DesignCostume Design

Joanna Johnston

MakeupMakeup

Graham Johnston Kate Benton Nora Robertson Suzanne Belcher Lorna McGowan

HairstylingHairstyling

Suzanne Belcher Graham Johnston

Studios

Working Title Films DNA Films Universal Pictures StudioCanal

Countries

France UK USA

Primary Language

English

Spoken Languages

English French Portuguese

Alternative Titles

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, 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, Realmente amor, 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

Genres

Drama Romance Comedy

Themes

Relationship comedy Crude humor and satire Moving relationship stories Laugh-out-loud relationship entanglements Charming romances and delightful chemistry Quirky and endearing relationships Touching and sentimental family stories Passion and romance Show All…

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30 Dec 2021
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14 Dec 2023
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03 Feb 2009
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28 Feb 2004
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29 Nov 2006
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05 Dec 2003
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19 Nov 2003
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21 Nov 2003
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13 Feb 2004
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24 Dec 2020
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Why does he say "enough now in love" actually? ›

He had his moment where he thought: 'Enough now, I've told her how I feel, I love my friend too but I had to get it off my chest in the right way. ' She'd already seen the video, and I think it was his way of making things explained and comfortable." Not every story in the movie ended happily, however.

What do the Love Actually cards say? ›

It's near the end of the film, where Mark (played by Andrew Lincoln) silently confesses his love to Juliet (played by Keira Knightley) outside of her home using handwritten signs and telling her "to me, you are perfect," even though she is married to his best friend, who remains inside and oblivious.

What is the most famous scene in the Love Actually? ›

Love Actually features a number of memorable moments, but perhaps the most iconic scene from the film involves Mark (Andrew Lincoln) turning up at Juliet's (Keira Knightley) house and professing his love for her with a series of cue cards.

What is the quote at the beginning of the Love Actually? ›

Prime Minister : Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinion's starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don't see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere.

How are Karen and Daniel connected in Love Actually? ›

Meanwhile, Daniel relied on his good friend Karen to help him through losing his partner, with care and some tough love. Sam attended the same school as Karen's children.

What happens to Mark at the end of Love Actually? ›

Juliet reveals she and Peter are very happy, while Mark moved on and did, indeed, marry a supermodel, who is played by Kate Moss.

What does Andrew Lincoln say in love actually? ›

Mark : But for now, let me say - Without hope or agenda - Just because it's Christmas - And at Christmas you tell the truth - To me, you are perfect - And my wasted heart will love you - Until you look like this.

Why does Juliet kiss Mark in Love actually? ›

On Christmas Eve, Mark confesses his love for Juliet via words cards in the style of Bob Dylan. Juliet finally acknowledges her own small attraction to Mark with a kiss. Mark then leaves Juliet with Peter, content that she's happy and ready to move on with his own life.

What does self-preservation mean in love actually? ›

As mentioned, Mark initially explains his edit of the wedding footage as “self-preservation,” which suggests that allowing himself to indulge in his crush on his best friend's partner in this ultimately harmless way is what has stopped him from being emotionally hurt by the unrequited love thus far. Universal.

What is the inappropriate scene in Love Actually? ›

John and Judy perform several sex scenes, simulating sex and oral sex. They are both naked and John is told to massage Judy's breasts. Aurelia strips off to her undies to jump into the water. There is a large picture of a woman holding her own breasts.

What scene was cut from Love Actually? ›

Love Actually originally had two storylines that were cut, including a scene in Kenya and a same-sex romance. The African storyline in Love Actually portrayed a simplistic view of Africa and perpetuated stereotypes about hardship, which could have been avoided by showing diversity within the UK.

What is the message in Love Actually? ›

The overriding message is that the holidays are better when you spend them with the people who care about you and that's good enough for us. Some of the film's most powerful storylines involve platonic love – including Billy Mack and his manager, Daniel and his son and Sarah and her ill brother.

What is the last line in Love Actually? ›

The final lines of LOVE ACTUALLY, are the Prime Minister telling his new lover, who is fit but about whom fat jokes have been made throughout, "God, you weigh a lot," to which she replies, "Oh shut your face." That's it. That's the end of the movie.

What does Bill Nighy say in Love Actually? ›

Here is an important message from your Uncle Bill. Don't buy drugs. Become a pop star, and they give you them for free! Billy Mack : I realized that Christmas is... is the time to be with the people you love.

How many times is actually said in Love Actually? ›

The movie has inspired a Japanese film ('It All Began When I Met You'), a Hindi film ('Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love'), a Polish film ('Letters to Santa') and Dutch rom com ('Alles is Liefde'). And here's a bonus: The word actually is actually said 23 times in 'Love Actually'. Actually.

At what point do you say enough is enough? ›

It may be time to say enough is enough when you are not respected. In any type of relationship, whether it be a colleague at work, or a family member, and especially in a relationship, respect is crucial. A clear sign that you are not respected is if your boundaries are constantly being crossed.

What happened to Karl and Sarah in Love Actually? ›

Karl, for his sins, gives up pretty easily on trying to make love to her. The affair is over before it began. A scene at the end of the film makes it clear that their romance progresses no further. They wish each other a good night, as usual, with a mournful 'Merry Christmas'.

Are Emma Thompson and Liam Neeson related in Love Actually? ›

One scene reveals that Sarah (Laura Linney) is friends with Mark (Andrew Lincoln); other breadcrumbs lead us to discover that Karen (Emma Thompson), Daniel (Liam Neeson), and David (Hugh Grant) are all siblings, and so on.

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