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Love Actually
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Directed by Richard Curtis. With Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson.
7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.
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7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTEight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Love Actually.
MoviHero lists September 7, 2003 as the release date for Love Actually. Richard Curtis is the listed director. The listed cast includes Hugh Grant as The Prime Minister, Alan Rickman as Harry, Emma Thompson as Karen, Liam Neeson as Daniel. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 7, 2003
GenresDrama · Comedy · Romance
Runtime2h 15m
DirectorRichard Curtis
CastHugh Grant as The Prime Minister, Alan Rickman as Harry, Emma Thompson as Karen, Liam Neeson as Daniel
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Love Actually right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Love Actually runs 2h 15m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.1/10 from 7,681 votes. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Love Actually
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“God only knows what I'd be without you.”
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“Love Actually coulda been somebody; it coulda been a contender.”
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“Bringing together several plots, the film is not about love, but about Love in its most diverse facets… and not always happy.”
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“Seen this one several times over the years and still so good, though the whole Colin Firth storyline didn't quite connect but cute nevertheless.”
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“It takes us until the end of this film to realise what the connection is between these people who, with Christmas fast approaching, are having…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Tell me, what would you do in my position?”
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“Sarah, turn off your phone and tell me exactly how long you've been working for us.”
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