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Notting Hill
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Roger Michell. With Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Gina McKee.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
London bookstore owner William Thacker's quiet life turns upside down when a chance encounter with famous actress Anna Scott sparks an unlikely romance challenged by their vastly different worlds.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTLondon bookstore owner William Thacker's quiet life turns upside down when a chance encounter with famous actress Anna Scott sparks an unlikely romance challenged by t…
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Release snapshot for Notting Hill.
MoviHero lists May 21, 1999 as the release date for Notting Hill. Roger Michell is the listed director. The listed cast includes Julia Roberts as Anna Scott, Hugh Grant as William Thacker, Gina McKee as Bella, Tim McInnerny as Max. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 21, 1999
GenresComedy · Romance
Runtime2h 4m
DirectorRoger Michell
CastJulia Roberts as Anna Scott, Hugh Grant as William Thacker, Gina McKee as Bella, Tim McInnerny as Max
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Notting Hill runs 2h 4m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. 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: 7.3/10 from 6,986 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
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“Notting Hill is a charming and pleasant movie with great laughs and a sweet and satisfying story.”
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