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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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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
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. Go to Full Review
David Denby New York Magazine/Vulture Jan 6
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. Go to Full Review
Jeff Millar Houston Chronicle Jan 6
When Harry Met Sally plays like a very personal film because it is. Go to Full Review
David Crumpler Florida Times-Union Jan 20
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. Go to Full Review
Robert Denerstein Denver Rocky Mountain News Jan 20
2.5/4
"When Harry Met Sally" generates laughs with some good lines, but the movie never really clicks. Go to Full Review
David Elliott Copley News Service Jan 12
Reiner's smart affection for people is the pilot light that warms it, along with the stars' great charm. Go to Full Review
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Roxanne 1h 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 See more Gwendolyn Dec 30 It was BRILLIANT …I enjoyed every moment of it💯‼️ See more carole f Dec 22 the fact that the director /producer was just murdered! See more jo Nov 27 Never skip a movie where you feel Autumn radiating warmth throughout the movie. 5/5 every watch See more 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 See more jeff z Nov 4 Better than all the other movies currently in theatres. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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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