Notting Hill

"Can the most famous film star in the world fall for the man on the street?"

May 28 1999 PG-13 2h 4m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

Every man's dream comes true for William Thacker, an unsuccessful Notting Hill bookstore owner, when Anna Scott, the world's most beautiful woman and best-liked actress, enters his shop. A little later, he still can't believe it himself, William runs into her again - this time spilling orange juice over her. Anna accepts his offer to change in his nearby apartment, and thanks him with a kiss, which seems to surprise her even more than him. Eventually, Anna and William get to know each other better over the months, but being together with the world's most wanted woman is not easy - neither around your closest friends, nor in front of the all-devouring press.

Written by

Richard Curtis

Directed by

Roger Michell

Production Countries

United States of America, United Kingdom

Production Companies

Universal Pictures, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Bookshop Productions, Working Title Films, Notting Hill Pictures

Languages

Español, English

Awards

Won 1 BAFTA Award11 wins & 17 nominations total

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# of Votes
361,782
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA