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You've Got Mail

Play trailer Poster for You've Got Mail PG Released Dec 18, 1998 1h 59m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Struggling boutique bookseller Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) hates Joe Fox (Tom Hanks), the owner of a corporate Foxbooks chain store that just moved in across the street. When they meet online, however, they begin an intense and anonymous Internet romance, oblivious of each other's true identity. Eventually Joe learns that the enchanting woman he's involved with is actually his business rival. He must now struggle to reconcile his real-life dislike for her with the cyber love he's come to feel.
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Great chemistry between the leads made this a warm and charming delight.

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Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader The coincidences that make the destined lovers' paths cross aren't contrived with much finesse, but the characters get in some decidedly clever lines. May 27, 2011 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Predictable-but-sweet romantic comedy. Rated: 4/5 Dec 29, 2010 Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out The clumsily loaded characterisation not only treats almost every other figure as dispensable, but doesn't even bother to make Meg and Tom properly sympathetic. Feb 9, 2006 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com …if the ending of You've Got Mail isn’t satisfactory, the build-up is, with Tom Hanks Hanks and Meg Ryan both extremely likeable in a sugar-sweet confection ideally suited to their talents…Ephron’s critique of modern living has an unexpected resonance... Rated: 3/5 May 23, 2025 Full Review Laura Bradley The Daily Beast As I’ve gotten older, my affection for the story still lingers. Dec 5, 2022 Full Review Hanif Abdurraqib 4Columns The most worthwhile tension in You've Got Mail lies in the simple but pure ecstasy of receiving an email from a person you are excited about. Long live the parts of the film that refurbish the excitement of our sometimes-misguided yearnings. Oct 2, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nimish H You’ve Got Mail is the ultimate feel-good rom-com. Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks have such great chemistry, and their sweet, slow-burn romance is as charming today as it was when it first came out. The film perfectly captures that mix of old-school charm and modern technology, with the early internet serving as a fun backdrop to the story. It’s got heart, humor, and a timeless appeal that makes it an easy watch over and over again. Definitely one of those movies that leaves you with a smile. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/23/25 Full Review RICHARD S Hard to believe this film is 28 years old. It has stood the test of time and continues to be a delight to watch, start to finish. Hanks, Ryan and Kinnear are all excellent in their roles in an updated version of (1) Shop Around the Corner (1939) and (2) In the Good Old Summertime (1946). Just great movie making!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/02/25 Full Review Audience Member One of the best of the cozy genre. Every turn around the corner is perfect. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/23/25 Full Review Gabrielle O The ending of this movie was terrible. He drove her out of business, lied to her, and then they just get together? Entirely unrealistic and unfair to her story. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/25 Full Review Sol M There were books, love, anonymous mail, and "Pride and Prejudice" references: what a wonderful combination. It was sweet, with cute and funny little moments. A rom-com you won't regret watching. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/03/25 Full Review Shanna W It’s like getting a warm hug from an old friend every time I put this film on. Perfection from start to finish. A charming story played out by a wonderful cast of characters. By the end of the film I’m always teary eyed with a smile I can’t seem to wipe off my face. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/29/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Struggling boutique bookseller Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) hates Joe Fox (Tom Hanks), the owner of a corporate Foxbooks chain store that just moved in across the street. When they meet online, however, they begin an intense and anonymous Internet romance, oblivious of each other's true identity. Eventually Joe learns that the enchanting woman he's involved with is actually his business rival. He must now struggle to reconcile his real-life dislike for her with the cyber love he's come to feel.
Director
Nora Ephron
Producer
Nora Ephron, Lauren Shuler Donner
Screenwriter
Miklós László, Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Brothers
Rating
PG
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 18, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 1, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$115.7M
Runtime
1h 59m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital
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