Love Actually facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Love Actually |
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| Directed by | Richard Curtis |
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| Written by | Richard Curtis |
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| Music by | Craig Armstrong |
| Cinematography | Michael Coulter |
| Editing by | Nick Moore |
| Studio | StudioCanal Working Title Films DNA Films |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Release date(s) | 14 November 2003 (United States) 21 November 2003 (United Kingdom) |
| Running time | 136 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom United States France |
| Language | English |
| Budget | US$40–45 million |
| Money made | $246.9 million |
Love Actually is a popular romantic comedy film from 2003. It was written and directed by Richard Curtis. The movie is set around Christmas time in London. It tells many different stories about love.
The film shows how different people experience love. These stories are all connected in some way. The movie starts five weeks before Christmas. It counts down to the holiday. There is also a short part showing what happens one month later.
Love Actually was released in the United States in November 2003. It came out in the United Kingdom a week later. The film earned a lot of money. It made almost $247 million worldwide. Many people consider it a modern Christmas classic.
Main Characters
This film has a large group of actors. Many of them had worked with Richard Curtis before. Here are some of the main characters and the actors who play them:
- Alan Rickman as Harry
- Emma Thompson as Karen
- Hugh Grant as David
- Keira Knightley as Juliet
- Colin Firth as Jamie
- Sienna Guillory as Jamie's Girlfriend
- Lúcia Moniz as Aurélia
- Liam Neeson as Daniel
- Thomas Sangster as Sam
- Bill Nighy as Billy Mack
- Gregor Fisher as Joe
- Martine McCutcheon as Natalie
- Chiwetel Ejiofor as Peter
- Andrew Lincoln as Mark
- Laura Linney as Sarah
- Rodrigo Santoro as Karl
- Michael Fitzgerald as Michael
- Kris Marshall as Colin
- Abdul Salis as Tony
- Heike Makatsch as Mia
- Martin Freeman as John
- Joanna Page as Judy
- Olivia Olson as Joanna
- Billy Bob Thornton as US President
- Rowan Atkinson as Rufus
- Claudia Schiffer as Carol
- Nina Sosanya as Annie
- Ivana Miličević as Stacey
- January Jones as Jeannie
- Elisha Cuthbert as Carol-Anne
- Shannon Elizabeth as Harriet
- Denise Richards as Carla
- Lulu Popplewell as Daisy
- Marcus Brigstocke as Mikey
- Julia Davis as Nancy
- Ruby Turner as Jean
- Adam Godley as Mr. Trench
- Élisabeth Margoni as Eleonore
- Meg Wynn Owen as Mary, PM's secretary
Film Achievements
Love Actually received several awards and nominations. Many actors were recognized for their performances.
Awards Won
- BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Bill Nighy.
- Empire Award for Best British Film.
- Empire Award for Best British Actress for Emma Thompson.
- Empire Award for Best Newcomer for Martine McCutcheon.
- Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actress for Emma Thompson.
- Evening Standard Peter Sellers Award for Comedy for Bill Nighy.
- London Film Critics Circle Award for Best British Supporting Actor for Bill Nighy.
- London Film Critics Circle Award for Best British Supporting Actress for Emma Thompson.
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor for Bill Nighy.
Nominations
- Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film.
- BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Emma Thompson.
- Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
- Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay.
- Empire Award for Best Newcomer for Andrew Lincoln.
- European Film Award for Best Actor for Hugh Grant.
- European Film Award for Best Director for Richard Curtis.
- Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor, Musical or Comedy for Bill Nighy and Thomas Sangster.
- Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress, Musical or Comedy for Emma Thompson.
Images for kids
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The film's director, Richard Curtis
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See also
In Spanish: Love Actually para niños
