In summary:
- Tech Advisor provides guidance on streaming the 2003 Christmas rom-com ‘Love Actually’ featuring Hugh Grant and Keira Knightley across multiple platforms.
- UK viewers can access the film through Prime Video, ITVX, Sky Cinema/Now, and Netflix, while US audiences can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
- Free trials are available for new subscribers on several platforms, with subscription costs ranging from £5.99-£12.99 monthly after trials end. Detailed instructions are provided below.
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.
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
Buy or rent Love Actually in a digital format
Buy Love Actually on DVD and Blu-ray
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.
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Author: Emma Rowley, Deputy Editor, Tech Advisor
Tech Advisor’s Deputy Editor, Emma has been a journalist and copywriter for over 20 years and has been testing and writing about home tech and appliances for seven years. She tries out every appliance she writes about at home, and aims to recommend time- and energy-saving products that will last.
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