When Harry Met Sally... (1989)

Can two friends sleep together and still love each other in the morning?

When Harry Met Sally... (1989) poster

Sex always gets in the way of friendships between men and women. At least, that's what Harry Burns believes. So when Harry meets Sally Albright and a deep friendship blossoms between them, Harry's determined not to let his attraction to Sally destroy it. But when a night of weakness ends in a morning of panic, can the pair avoid succumbing to Harry's fears by remaining friends and admitting they just might be the perfect match for each other?

Director: Rob Reiner
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Runtime: 96 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marc Shaiman
Cinematography: Barry Sonnenfeld
Editing: Robert Leighton
Production: Castle Rock Entertainment, Nelson Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $16M
Box Office: $93M
Original Language: en

Themes

Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Friendship and Bonds

Keywords

new year's eve, new york city, friendship, diner, holidays, lighthearted, in love with best friend, fake orgasm, reminiscent, male female friendship, cliché, longtime friends

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is When Harry Met Sally... about?
Sex always gets in the way of friendships between men and women. At least, that's what Harry Burns believes. So when Harry meets Sally Albright and a deep friendship blossoms between them, Harry's determined not to let his attraction to Sally destroy it. But when a night of weakness ends in a morning of panic, can the pair avoid succumbing to Harry's fears by remaining friends and admitting they just might be the perfect match for each other?
Who directed When Harry Met Sally...?
When Harry Met Sally... was directed by Rob Reiner.
Who stars in When Harry Met Sally...?
When Harry Met Sally... stars Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby, Steven Ford, Lisa Jane Persky.
How long is When Harry Met Sally...?
When Harry Met Sally... has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is When Harry Met Sally...?
When Harry Met Sally... is a Comedy, Romance, Drama film.
What is the budget of When Harry Met Sally...?
When Harry Met Sally... had a budget of $16M.
How much did When Harry Met Sally... gross?
When Harry Met Sally... grossed $93M worldwide.
Where was When Harry Met Sally... produced?
When Harry Met Sally... was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of When Harry Met Sally...?
The themes of When Harry Met Sally... include: Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Platonic Soulmates and Friendship, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Friendship and Bonds.