Film

Notting Hill 1999

Directed by Roger Michell

  • Romance, Comedy
  • 124 min
  • PG-13

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

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.

RomanceComedynew lovelondon, englandbookshoproommatespress conferencepaparazziinterviewromcombirthday partyfamefalling in lovegroup of friends

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