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

Jan 6, 2026

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

Jan 6, 2026

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

Jan 6, 2026

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

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David Crumpler

Florida Times-Union

Jan 20, 2026

3/5

Even though you know, ultimately, what is going to happen with the story, you have fun watching the how's and why's.

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Robert Denerstein

Denver Rocky Mountain News

Jan 20, 2026

2.5/4

"When Harry Met Sally" generates laughs with some good lines, but the movie never really clicks.

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David Elliott

Copley News Service

Jan 12, 2026

Reiner's smart affection for people is the pilot light that warms it, along with the stars' great charm.

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Roxanne

Jan 28, 2026

This is one of my all time favorite movies. It is especially good in the theatre. Thanks for bringing it back with a special showing

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Gwendolyn

Dec 30, 2025

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

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carole f

Dec 22, 2025

the fact that the director /producer was just murdered!

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jo

Nov 27, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

Better than all the other movies currently in theatres.

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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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