Notting Hill remains a favorite among fans of 90s romances. This quiz covers the charm of that London neighborhood, William’s travel bookstore, and the iconic blue door.
You will see questions about the script, the main cast, and the film’s production. Some trivia is straightforward, while other parts ask you to recall specific behind-the-scenes moments or lines.
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Which famous street in London’s Notting Hill neighborhood is prominently featured in the 1999 film ‘Notting Hill’ and home to William’s bookshop?
Oxford Street
Oxford Street
Abbey Road
Abbey Road
Portobello Road
Portobello Road
Baker Street
Baker Street
Which lead actress famously portrayed an A-list movie star who falls for a humble bookstore owner in the film ‘Notting Hill’?
Hugh Grant
Hugh Grant
Rhys Ifans
Rhys Ifans
Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts
Emma Chambers
Emma Chambers
What type of business does William Thacker, the main character in ‘Notting Hill’, own?
A tea shop
A tea shop
A florist
A florist
A bookstore
A bookstore
A bakery
A bakery
What was the distinctive color of the front door to William Thacker’s apartment in the film ‘Notting Hill’?
Blue
Blue
Yellow
Yellow
Red
Red
Green
Green
What is the true story regarding the famous blue door from the film ‘Notting Hill’ after filming ended?
It was stolen and never recovered
It was stolen and never recovered
It was replaced by a red door during filming
It was replaced by a red door during filming
It was auctioned off for charity
It was auctioned off for charity
It was later sold by the homeowner to a fan
It was later sold by the homeowner to a fan
The actual front door used in ‘Notting Hill’ originally belonged to the home of which key person associated with the film?
A purpose-built structure in a Welsh forest
A purpose-built structure in a Welsh forest
A studio set in Hollywood
A studio set in Hollywood
An abandoned warehouse in Notting Hill
An abandoned warehouse in Notting Hill
The screenwriter’s home
The screenwriter’s home
In ‘Notting Hill’, how is Anna Scott’s role within the narrative uniquely structured?
She is the director of the movie within the movie
She is the director of the movie within the movie
The character plays a fictional version of herself
The character plays a fictional version of herself
She acts as an extra in the final scene
She acts as an extra in the final scene
She portrays the girlfriend of the bookstore owner
She portrays the girlfriend of the bookstore owner
Though set in London, scenes featuring a rural, dreamy aesthetic in ‘Notting Hill’ were meant to evoke the feel of the British countryside, famously similar to which region?
Hiking up Mount Snowdon
Hiking up Mount Snowdon
Singing in a traditional pub choir
Singing in a traditional pub choir
Walking through a picturesque sheep-filled landscape
Walking through a picturesque sheep-filled landscape
Surfing at a beach
Surfing at a beach
Which prolific British screenwriter and director is behind the script of ‘Notting Hill’?
Joe Wright
Joe Wright
Danny Boyle
Danny Boyle
Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan
Richard Curtis
Richard Curtis
What famous tourist attraction is located on the street where William Thacker’s bookstore is situated in ‘Notting Hill’?
Camden Market
Camden Market
Portobello Road Market
Portobello Road Market
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia Road Flower Market
Borough Market
Borough Market
Which event actually occurred involving the famous blue door to raise money for charity?
The Traveling Bookstore festival
The Traveling Bookstore festival
The Notting Hill Carnival parade in the film
The Notting Hill Carnival parade in the film
The A-list movie premiere scene
The A-list movie premiere scene
The Blue Door auction at Christie’s
The Blue Door auction at Christie’s
Which actor portrayed Spike, the eccentric and scene-stealing housemate of William Thacker?
Tim McInnerny
Tim McInnerny
Rhys Ifans
Rhys Ifans
Hugh Bonneville
Hugh Bonneville
Gina McKee
Gina McKee
Where do William and Anna famously sneak into to have a quiet moment in the middle of the night?
A fountain in Holland Park
A fountain in Holland Park
A bookstore shelf display
A bookstore shelf display
A park bench in Rosmead Gardens
A park bench in Rosmead Gardens
A statue in Kensington Gardens
A statue in Kensington Gardens
What was the real address of the home with the iconic blue door in London?
10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street
142 Portobello Road
142 Portobello Road
280 Westbourne Park Road
280 Westbourne Park Road
55 Notting Hill Gate
55 Notting Hill Gate
In which luxury hotel does the climactic press conference scene take place, as mentioned in the film?
The Claridge’s Hotel, London
The Claridge’s Hotel, London
The Dorchester Hotel, London
The Dorchester Hotel, London
The Savoy Hotel, London
The Savoy Hotel, London
The Ritz Hotel, London
The Ritz Hotel, London
What is the specific name of the bookstore William Thacker owns?
The Traveling Bookstore in Wales
The Traveling Bookstore in Wales
A stationary shop in Mayfair
A stationary shop in Mayfair
The Travel Bookshop
The Travel Bookshop
An antique map shop in Chelsea
An antique map shop in Chelsea
What is a notable behind-the-scenes fact regarding the main casting of the film?
The lead role was written specifically for Julia Roberts
The lead role was written specifically for Julia Roberts
The script was based on a real bookshop owner’s memoir
The script was based on a real bookshop owner’s memoir
The film was originally set in Edinburgh
The film was originally set in Edinburgh
Only British actors were considered
Only British actors were considered
For which major award did the film ‘Notting Hill’ receive nominations and wins?
British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA)
British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA)
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Academy Awards (Oscars)
Academy Awards (Oscars)
Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Which famous song is prominently featured in the ‘Notting Hill’ soundtrack and has become synonymous with the film?
“Your Song” by Elton John
“Your Song” by Elton John
“She” by Elvis Costello
“She” by Elvis Costello
“Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper
“Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper
“How Deep Is Your Love” by The Bee Gees
“How Deep Is Your Love” by The Bee Gees
In one of the film’s scenes, what fake occupation does William pretend to have while interviewing Anna at the hotel?
A historical novelist
A historical novelist
A travel writer
A travel writer
A poet
A poet
A food critic
A food critic
At which social gathering does William Thacker introduce Anna to his friends and family, resulting in the famous ‘last brownie’ exchange?
A summer barbecue
A summer barbecue
A birthday party
A birthday party
A wedding
A wedding
A film premiere after-party
A film premiere after-party
After Richard Curtis sold the house featuring the blue door, what happened to the door itself?
It was preserved in the London Film Museum
It was preserved in the London Film Museum
It was repainted black by the new owners
It was repainted black by the new owners
It was stolen during a film location tour
It was stolen during a film location tour
It was moved to a museum in Wales
It was moved to a museum in Wales
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