Notting Hill (1999)
A quiet London bookseller's life becomes a whimsical, heartwarming romance with a world-famous movie star.
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.
How intense is Notting Hill?
Notting Hill has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Notting Hill feels like
- Tone
- romanticfeel goodwhimsicalheartwarming
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watchFamily night
Where to stream Notting Hill
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Is Notting Hill for you?
Is Notting Hill scary?
No. Notting Hill is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Notting Hill gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Notting Hill sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Notting Hill OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Notting Hill?
Notting Hill runs 2h 4m.
Where can I stream Notting Hill?
Notting Hill is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Notting Hill have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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