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When Harry Met Sally...

When Harry Met Sally...

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

19897.41h 36m

Overview

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?

Directed by Rob Reiner
Written by Nora Ephron
Produced by Andrew Scheinman, Rob Reiner
Box OfficeBudget: $16.0MRevenue: $92.8M

Top Cast

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

Harry Burns

Meg Ryan

Meg Ryan

Sally Albright

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Marie

Bruno Kirby

Bruno Kirby

Jess

Steven Ford

Steven Ford

Joe

Lisa Jane Persky

Lisa Jane Persky

Alice

Michelle Nicastro

Michelle Nicastro

Amanda

Gretchen Palmer

Gretchen Palmer

Stewardess

Robert Alan Beuth

Robert Alan Beuth

Man on Aisle

D

David Burdick

9 Year Old Boy

Themes & Keywords

new year's evenew york cityfriendshipdinerholidayslightheartedin love with best friendfake orgasmreminiscentmale female friendshipclichélongtime friends

About When Harry Met Sally...

When Harry Met Sally... is a comedy, romance, drama film released in 1989 exploring themes of new year's eve, new york city, friendship, diner, holidays, lighthearted. Directed by Rob Reiner, it stars Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher. 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?

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