Sep 9, 2024
BY: Mimansa ShekharHugh Grant's 8 Must-Watch Classics
Maurice (1987)
A young Hugh looks as gorgeous as one can imagine. He plays a gay man imprisoned by the Edwardian society. His forbidden life and love is what makes his performance worth cherishing.
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The Remains of the Day (1993)
Set in 1930s England, Hugh played a doomed journalist. Despite his minuscule role, Hugh left a deep impression suiting the vibe of the period drama to perfection.
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Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
It established Hugh's lover-boy template for the next decade. The plot follows him and his circle of friends as they navigate through several social occasions encountering romance at every step.
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Sense and Sensibility (1995)
An emotional drama, this Oscar-winning adaptation of Jane Austen's novel has Hugh playing the pleasing Edward who leaves hearts racing whenever he comes onscreen. He even forces you to grab tissues with his confession.
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Notting Hill (1999)
It is one for ages! The romance between a British bookseller and a famous American actress who happens to walk into his shop in London's Notting Hill district, is classic Hollywood.
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Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
It follows a 32-year-old British single woman who writes a diary about things she wishes to happen in her life. And then she gets two men vying for her affection! Grant as Daniel Cleaver is irresistible!
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About a Boy (2002)
Hugh plays a man who befriends a child. It was his turn towards a darker plot that helped him mature for his typical roles. He let go of his floppy locks, opting for a lean physique. One of his underrated performances!
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Florence Foster Jenkins (2016)
Hugh played Meryl Streep's onscreen manager and long-time companion in this biographical. He basically came out of semi-retirement, giving us a total departure from his benchmark romcoms.
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