Since its release in 2003, Love Actually has become widely celebrated as the ultimate Christmas rom-com. The 2hr 25m classic follows ten separate stories that unfold in the last few weeks before Christmas, with a lot of funny moments, several happy endings and a few surprises along the way.
The star-studded cast includes Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Andrew Lincoln, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson and Rowan Atkinson. Here’s how to watch Love Actually online or on any mobile device.
Is Love Actually airing on TV this Christmas?
If you’re in the UK, Love Actually will be shown on Sky Showcase on 16 December 2023 at 9pm GMT. As far as we’re aware, it won’t be on BBC, ITV or Channel 4. It’s also available on the Sky Cinema library.
In the US, it will air on IMC on 15 December 2023 at 6:15pm ET.
How to stream Love Actually for free on Netflix
If you’re in the US and have a Netflix subscription, you can watch Love Actually free as part of your service.
The film isn’t on Netflix UK this year, but you can stream it if you have a VPN, which reroutes you IP address so you can access international libraries of streaming platforms.
Our top recommendation for this is NordVPN, which has a great balance of affordable pricing, a user-friendly interface and plenty of servers that we have found to unblock Netflix successfully.
If you want further advice on how to do this, then take a look at our guide on how to watch Netflix US from the UK.
Where else is Love Actually available to stream?
If using a VPN is not for you, then you can also stream Love Actually through the Now Cinema Membership. This typically costs £9.99 per month, though right now new users can get this and the Entertainment Membership for just £12 per month.
Check out our list of the best movies on Now to see what else you can stream with a subscription.
Those in the US can also stream the film on AMC+, which costs $8.99 per month – though you can get a seven-day free trial through Amazon Prime, giving you another way to watch the film for free.
Buy or rent Love Actually in a digital format
Love Actually is also available to buy in digital format. In the UK, you can buy the film digitally in HD for £3.99 from Amazon or iTunes.
If you’re in the US, you can rent it from $3.99 and buy from $9.99 from iTunes, the Google Play Store and Amazon.
Buy Love Actually on DVD and Blu-ray
In the UK, Love Actually is available on DVD from Amazon, where it costs £3.00. If you’re subscribed to Amazon Prime, it’s also eligible for free next-day delivery. Amazon also has the Blu-ray copy for £7.99.
In the US, Amazon has it on a number of formats: DVD, Blu-Ray and VHS, from $5.99 upwards.
Rent Love Actually on DVD
In the UK, Love Actually can also be found at DVD rental subscription service Cinema Paradiso. After a free 14-day trial, subscriptions start at £10.99 per month for unlimited discs per month (although only one at a time, which will seriously limit your volume).
Happy festive viewing!