When Harry Met Sally...

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In 1977, college graduates Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) share a contentious car ride from Chicago to New York, during which they argue about whether men and women can ever truly be strictly platonic friends. Ten years later, Harry and Sally meet again at a bookstore, and in the company of their respective best friends, Jess (Bruno Kirby) and Marie (Carrie Fisher), attempt to stay friends without sex becoming an issue between them.

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Critics Consensus

Rob Reiner's touching, funny film set a new standard for romantic comedies, and he was ably abetted by the sharp interplay between Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan.

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

Possibly the greatest romantic comedy since Some Like It Hot...

Mar 25, 2024

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THR Staff

Hollywood Reporter

When Harry Met Sally is a beautiful, brainy, touching and lilting romantic comedy that should touch the heartstrings of lovers and those yearning to be in love everywhere.

Jul 18, 2018

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Glenn Heath Jr.

Little White Lies

Cynically lovely and a whip smart archetype for the modern rom-com.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 11, 2015

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Charlotte Harrison

Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies

There are some films where, once you think of them, you’ll feel an urge for a rewatch. When Harry Met Sally is most definitely one of them.

Mar 27, 2024

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

It’s a story of two lost souls who put their faith in their own wrong views of love while a much easier answer may be right before them. That’s a story I can get into.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 21, 2022

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Erik Childress

The Friendship Dilemma Podcast

Has the film contributed to a generation of romantic comedies where friendship is a consolation prize? Maybe. But its winning performances and Ephron's funny script still make the film a delight in any generation.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 25, 2022

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Michael D One of the foundational rom coms. As someone who dislikes romcoms the majority of the time this being in my top 10 movies ever is wild to me… but it is. Meg and Billy are flawless in this. I’ll rewatch this over and over again . Heart and Charisma grounded in reality with a dash of hopeless romantic Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/10/24 Full Review Marcos M Great romcom, these days a symbol of the late 80's, perfect as a light enterteinment for the evening Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/09/24 Full Review Javier P I cried. Amazing chemistry between the lead actors, and enjoyable writing. I do like how gradual the romance is, as both characters develop they find that they are surprisingly compatible. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/24/24 Full Review Cameron C I loved the meet-cute stories throughout the film and they could be connected and tied to the main story. It was interesting and worth the watch. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/06/24 Full Review Franco P An iconic classic romcom. Perfect chemistry and performances, and "I'll have what she's having". Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/27/24 Full Review alan g Original rom com with heartfelt originality. Great ensamble cast. Great chemistry between actors. A must date night watch. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/23/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Rob Reiner Director Billy Crystal Harry Burns Meg Ryan Sally Albright Carrie Fisher Marie Bruno Kirby Jess Steven Ford Joe

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Synopsis In 1977, college graduates Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) share a contentious car ride from Chicago to New York, during which they argue about whether men and women can ever truly be strictly platonic friends. Ten years later, Harry and Sally meet again at a bookstore, and in the company of their respective best friends, Jess (Bruno Kirby) and Marie (Carrie Fisher), attempt to stay friends without sex becoming an issue between them.

Director: Rob Reiner
Producer: Rob Reiner, Andrew Scheinman
Screenwriter: Nora Ephron
Distributor: MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc., Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Castle Rock Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 12, 1989, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 28, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $90.4M
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo