Working Title Films is a British film production company based in London that was founded in the late 1980s. Some of their most successful early films were romantic comedies written by Richard Curtis starring Hugh Grant. Their 1994 film Four Weddings and a Funeral starring Grant was a major breakthrough success, becoming the highest-grossing British film ever at that time. Richard Curtis is a famous British screenwriter known for his romantic comedies and shows featuring recurring themes of middle class lives in London. Working Title Films has promoted many British comedic and acting talents through their films.