2003’s Love Actually is, for some, the ultimate Christmas rom-com. And if you didn’t love it, actually, you might want to re-watch to weigh in on Keira Knightley’s comment that the famous cue cards scene was actually “quite creepy”.
The 2hr 25m film follows ten separate stories that unfold in the weeks leading up to Christmas, with a lot of funny moments, several heartwarming 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.
And if you want to make sure you’re not missing out on any magic TV moments, check out our Christmas TV guide.
Is Love Actually airing on TV this Christmas?
In the UK, you have several opportunities to watch Love Actually on TV. The film will be airing on:
- Sunday, 14 December at 9pm on ITV2
- Sunday, 14 December at 10pm on ITV2+1
- Wednesday, 24 December, at 9:10pm on ITV
If you’re in the US, here are the dates and times to watch it:
- Wednesday, 17 December at 11:30am ET on FX
- Thursday, 18 December 2025 at 7:30am ET on FX
How to stream Love Actually for free
UK
Love Actually is available with a Prime Video subscription. If you’re a new customer, you can get a 30-day trial and watch the film for free. You may be surprised that the film pops out under its German title and with a German description, but don’t worry – this is the English-language version of Love Actually. Please note that after 30 days, you will be charged £11.98 per month.
Another option to watch the Hugh Grant-led rom-com without paying is to sign up for ITVX. This is an ad-supported, free platform. If you want to watch without ads, you can sign up for a 7-day trial of ITVX, but remember that after that time you’ll be charged £5.99 per month.
If you’re in the UK and have Sky Cinema or Now, you can watch it here as part of your subscription. If you don’t have Now already, you can sign up now for £6.99 per month for 12 months (the regular price is £9.99 per month).
Check out our list of the best movies on Now to see what else you can stream with a subscription.
Love Actually is also available for Netflix users – the basic, ad-supported subscription costs £5.99 per month, while for the ad-free one you need to pay £12.99 a month.
US
In the US, if you have an Amazon Prime subscription, you can watch Love Actually as part of the service. New Prime subscribers can get a free 30-day trial and therefore a free watch. However, you need to hurry because the film will disappear from the platform at the end of December 2025.
Buy or rent Love Actually in a digital format
In the UK, you can rent or buy the film on Amazon for £2.99 or purchase it on Sky Store for £2.99. Love Actually is also available on Apple TV and Rakuten TV – rental costs £3.49, while the purchase costs £2.99 and £3.99, respectively.
If you’re in the US, you can rent it for $3.99 or buy for $9.99 from Apple, Amazon and Fandango at Home.
Buy Love Actually on DVD and Blu-ray
In the UK, Love Actually is available on DVD from Amazon, where it costs £4.90. If you’re subscribed to Amazon Prime, it’s also eligible for free next-day delivery. Amazon also has a Blu-ray copy for £7.99.
In the US, Amazon has it on a number of formats: DVD, Blu-Ray and VHS, from $3.16 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 £13.99 per month for unlimited discs (although only one at a time, which will seriously limit your volume). You can also opt for a two-at-a-time subscription for £19.99.
Happy festive viewing!
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