Major Films Written by Richard Curtis
Richard Curtis is a British screenwriter known for writing several globally successful romantic comedies and family films. His most commercially successful writing credits include Notting Hill, which grossed over $363 million worldwide, and Love Actually, which earned approximately $246 million globally. He also co-wrote the screenplay for the animated film Paddington, which grossed $268 million worldwide. These films were produced by major studios including Working Title Films and Universal Pictures.
Curtis wrote the screenplay for the 2003 film Bridget Jones's Diary, which grossed $281 million worldwide and starred Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant. He also wrote the screenplay for Mr. Bean's Holiday, which earned $232 million globally. His work on these films established a consistent collaboration with director Chris Columbus and producer Tim Bevan, with the films distributed by major studios including Universal and StudioCanal.
Films Directed by Richard Curtis
Richard Curtis made his directorial debut with the 2003 film Bridget Jones's Diary, which he also co-wrote. The film was produced by Working Title Films and distributed by Universal Pictures, earning $281 million worldwide. He directed the 2009 film The Tudors pilot episode, though he is primarily known as a writer for the series. His directorial work on the 2013 film About Time marked a return to feature films, with the movie grossing $87 million worldwide.
Curtis directed the 2019 film Yesterday, which was produced by Universal Pictures and Working Title Films. The film starred Himesh Patel and Lily James and grossed $153 million worldwide. He also directed the 2021 film No Time to Die, which was produced by Eon Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures. The film grossed $774 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films in the James Bond franchise.
Collaborations, Production Companies, and Awards
Richard Curtis frequently collaborates with Working Title Films, the production company founded by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner. Working Title has produced most of Curtis's major films, including Notting Hill, Love Actually, and Paddington. The company operates under a multi-film deal with Universal Pictures, which handles global distribution for most Curtis projects. Curtis has also worked with director Chris Columbus on multiple films, including Bridget Jones's