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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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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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David Robinson The Times (UK) Rob Reiner's direction is feather-light, precisely paced and with fine appreciation of the sharp New Yorkisms of the dialogue. Jul 12, 2024 Full Review Henry Mietkiewicz Toronto Star When Harry Met Sally... excels in its dead-on representation of gentle, intimate, everyday truths. Jul 12, 2024 Full Review Lynden Barber Sydney Morning Herald A witty adult comedy whose dissection of sexual mores and relationships between the sexes manages to be delightfully old-fashioned and utterly contemporary in one stroke. Jul 12, 2024 Full Review Noah Berlatsky Everything is Horrible (Substack) When Harry Met Sally hangs its romance on two of the least appealing main characters Hollywood has ever commanded audiences to embrace. Aug 22, 2025 Full Review Cameron Ritter InSession Film It’s a perfect movie, the pinnacle of Meg Ryan’s career, and the only thing I think about when thinking about Billy Crystal. Rated: A+ Jul 25, 2024 Full Review Dan DiNicola The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) Enhanced by a dreamy mood and a quintessentially American score, When Harry Met Sally has some deft, witty observations about the nature of male-female relationships in our time. Jul 12, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sean R 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 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/05/25 Full Review jeff z Better than all the other movies currently in theatres. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/04/25 Full Review Mary I loved the characters, the superb acting, and the beautiful love story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review Tyler S Really didn't expect much from this, but it was actually solid. A fairly simple concept that created so many implications. Can't say I'm the target audience here, but it was not bad at all. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/07/25 Full Review Luis Ivan M A quintessential romcom. This film offers a unique approach to the genre. While it follows a clear structure, it jumps forward in time by five years on a few occasions, focusing on key moments in the characters’ lives. This allows for a refreshing exploration of both their individual growth and the evolution of their relationship. The film is very well written, filled with clever, witty dialogue that effectively explores the theme of friendship as the foundation for love. The tone is also well-handled. It's mostly realistic, yet allowing for some over-the-top comedic moments that land perfectly. Performances deliver across the board, though naturally, our two leads (Harry and Sally) stand out. The direction is superb, with Rob Reiner once again proving his versatility across genres. While the technical aspects aren’t necessarily outstanding, they serve the film’s needs perfectly, as is often the case with romantic comedies. This is definitely a film worth watching. It has a timeless, feel-good charm that works no matter when you see it. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/02/25 Full Review Tracy U Reiner and company have come up with a wonderful concoction, a humorous, perceptive and completely engaging movie about the possibilities of love and commitment in the '80s. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/28/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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