When Harry Met Sally...

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When Harry Met Sally...

R

1989

1h 35m

Romance

Comedy

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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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Peter Stack

San Francisco Chronicle

1h

Adding to the urbane atmosphere of this very enjoyable movie is a soundtrack that features New Orleans jazz pianist-singer Harry Connick Jr. and jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and Ray Charles.

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David Denby

New York Magazine/Vulture

1h

In this society, someone with a strong idea of how people should behave is a rarity, but, like all rule makers, Ephron arouses a spirit of revolt.

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Jeff Millar

Houston Chronicle

2h

When Harry Met Sally plays like a very personal film because it is.

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Fred Lutz

Toledo Blade

1h

Thanks to Ephron's witty but down-to-earth dialogue and perfectly synchronized performances from Crystal and Ryan, it would be absolutely impossible for any sane viewer not to feel very warmly about harry and Sally.

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Rob Lowing

The Sun-Herald (Australia)

1h

3/5

In the slickest way imaginable, this proves to be a cinematic meeting between the way life is and the way many of us would like to be.

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Ted Mahar

Oregonian

1h

3.5/4

Director Ron Reiner gets a nicer side of Crystal than anyone else has so far, including Crystal.

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Gwendolyn

Dec 30

It was BRILLIANT …I enjoyed every moment of it💯‼️

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carole f

Dec 22

the fact that the director /producer was just murdered!

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jo

Nov 27

Never skip a movie where you feel Autumn radiating warmth throughout the movie. 5/5 every watch

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Sean R

Nov 5

I've seen this movie countless times at home. But I absolutely jumped at the chance to see it in theaters. Thanks for making that dream come true

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jeff z

Nov 4

Better than all the other movies currently in theatres.

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Mary

11/17/2024

I loved the characters, the superb acting, and the beautiful love story.

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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

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