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When Harry Met Sally...

When Harry Met Sally...

1989
Romance, Comedy
1h 35m
Will sex ruin a perfect relationship between a man and a woman? That's what Harry (Crystal) and Sally (Ryan) debate during their travels from Chicago to New York. 11 years and 2,000 miles later, they're still no closer to finding the answer. And they've never ventured past their friendship to discover the love that's right in front of them. Will these two best friends ever accept that they're meant for each other... or will they continue to deny the attraction that's existed since the first moment When Harry Met Sally? (MGM)
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When Harry Met Sally...

1989
Romance, Comedy
1h 35m
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Rated 01 Feb 2017
9
90th
I don't always like romantic comedies, but when I do, oooooh. Oh God! Oh! Yes! Yes! Yes! OH GOD! YES!
Rated 27 Aug 2009
90
60th
This is a perfect romance movie. It has everything, it's clever and smart with tons of humor. Great fun and at the same time really examines the relationships between men and women. The only real problem is that at the end of the movie you're still left with the question- can men and women ever actually be just friends?
Rated 26 May 2009
82
92nd
This is the only romantic-comedy film i really liked... I have never expected i would like it though...
Rated 06 May 2007
100
95th
A psychotic bastard like me should not enjoy a mainstream romantic comedy like this so damn much, but I do. Everything seems juuuuuuuuuuuuust right. I watched my old VHS tape until it wore out
Rated 17 May 2008
89
96th
One of the best romantic comedies ever made, still a movie I watch every time it's on TV, and after seeing it a dozen times still isn't boring.
Rated 01 Apr 2010
60
50th
Granted, rom-coms aren't my thing but why do people like this so much? It's terribly formulaic (okay, sure, maybe a bit less clichéd back then). It does keep a steady flow of jokes; few of them are even barely funny, though. What's left is blandness. In fact, the word might as well have been invented for this picture.
Rated 03 Dec 2017
89
62nd
A good movie. Funny and clever dialogs, some very funny scenes. It was just so frustrating to see, how they were into each other and not willing to admit it...
Rated 12 Jan 2019
77
68th
A worthy classic that ages surprisingly well. Incredibly sharp writing with a true heart and excellent direction from Rob Reiner, as well as near-perfect chemistry between Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
77th
Romantic comedies hardly get better than this.
Rated 07 Apr 2009
40
28th
Merely okay. The fact is that there's zero chemistry between Crystal and Ryan; these people would never be friends in real life, much less something more than friends. The orgasm scene is a classic, but that's all the movie's got.
Rated 05 Jul 2009
87
85th
This film is very well written and strays away from more obvious culture clash rom-coms like Pretty woman and goes down the clever road. The characters actually make you care for them and the chemistry between Crystal and Ryan is really electric. Very well made and sweet, the more sophisticated end of the Romantic-comedy genre.
Rated 20 Aug 2011
75
72nd
Like a prequel slash comedy version of 'Scenes from a marriage', that some may find too 'New York neurotic' for it's own good. It may complicate things beyond human comprehension, but to it's credit, it never turns Woody Allen. Actually, it's a sweet, funny and rather light-hearted affair.
Rated 29 Dec 2013
90
92nd
I think every schmuck who's writing or directing or considering adding another pile of pencil shavings towards the tower of terrible that is rom-com's from today, must've seen When Harry Met Sally one day and thought, "That was great, people love this kind of thing. I'll do some real-life love premise thingie and it'll be wonderful." But you know what!? Making a good one is BLOODY hard and you probably should stick to car adverts or soaps or whatever you're doing. This is a gem of a rom-com.
Rated 07 Oct 2015
95
96th
This film was good enough that I momentarily forgot about my severe dislike of Billy Crystal. Or, maybe, this is what sets me on the path of loving Billy Crystal.
Rated 23 Jan 2016
75
65th
No one would care for this if they had to endure a lengthy Billy Crystal sex scene.
Rated 01 Jan 2017
95
97th
I couldn't believe how much I loved this film. I'm not usually the biggest rom-com fan, but it really is amazing. Crystal and Ryan stun with their chemistry and performances, while Rob Reiner and Nora Ephron convey a beautiful story. I'm almost a little embarrassed by how much I loved this, but hey, I couldn't help myself.
Rated 17 Feb 2017
67
37th
It's a bit dated, which is undeniably apparent when the entire film consists of conversations about relationships. Still if you can see past the fact that the script is not very realistic, it manages to be enjoyable enough to watch. Not a bad film if you consider its age.
Rated 19 Jul 2017
70
69th
Worth it for some fun dialog and the unconventionally realistic depiction of "romance". But basically you follow an idiot for 12 years, hoping that he'll get his head straight. I sense a "Boyhood"-joke in there, but it won't quite come out.
Rated 21 Aug 2019
50
38th
Meh, it is not what I expected after the reviews. Most of the jokes are so obvious, the relationship does not satisfy me enough, the storyline is not that good but still, the main idea behind the movie is pretty good and makes me think about that issue (even though it is well known)
Rated 17 Jan 2020
88
89th
cast is perfect.Ryan's early monologue about how things fell apart with her boyfriend is a understated piece of gut-wrenching realness. Crysta is a bit of a ham,charming nonetheless, and when something has to be said using only the eyes, Crystal has it. physicality of Ryan and Crystal's chemistry is amazing. They play at exactly the right distance as two friends who are attracted to each other being very cautious to pass over an unspoken line into deeper emotion.Plus, the movie's hilarious
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
75th
Mmm...yes. Yes. Oh yeah. Right there. Mm. Yes. Yes. YES. YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES! I mean..um..it's a wonderful romantic comedy?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
6
70th
It's pretty much THE lighthearted, NYC-set, likable, easy-to-watch romantic comedy. A few of the scenes have been so referenced and imitated they've lost their punch, but the film entire is so breezy and clever that it stands the test of time. Meg Ryan really is more at home in this genre than any other.
Rated 22 Oct 2007
80
61st
A friend of mine was upset after seeing it, because "things never really happen this way"; I responded by saying that sometimes it's important to watch movies where nice things happen and everything ends up okay.
Rated 29 Oct 2007
55
39th
Funny and original romantic comedy, if not quite believable.
Rated 08 Nov 2007
83
79th
A romantic comedy that actually is both smart and well-acted.
Rated 16 Nov 2007
0
5th
stupid stupid film.
Rated 26 Jan 2008
45
44th
Dated and overrated.
Rated 09 Aug 2008
89
92nd
This is a fantastic romance from the 80s, and a classic comedy at that. Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal make an unlikely impressive match - the chemistry between the two is undeniable, and the film's analysis on men and women still holds up today. This is probably Rob Reiner's strongest achievement and a great refresher to the days when he could make solid movies.
Rated 17 Aug 2008
55
41st
Famous for THAT scene, I wasn't that keen on it, and it's only dated for me. Best left alone
Rated 08 Sep 2008
8
82nd
ill have what shes having lol!
Rated 14 Sep 2008
100
93rd
Romantic comedies are not my thing, but this is the mother of romantic comedies! Plus, the dialogues alone are perfection. As are Billy Crystal's quirks and facial expressions. And his improv scene at the park. Oh and the soundtrack! Louis & Ella = <3 And let's not forget the (in)famous deli scene...
Rated 29 Jan 2009
70
66th
As romance film go, this is one of those rare intelligent and plausible examples. A must see in the genre.
Rated 01 Mar 2009
55
33rd
fair movie
Rated 03 Sep 2009
92
99th
This is a movie I can watch any number of times. Very few chick flicks better than this.
Rated 14 Jan 2010
93
72nd
A romantic comedy that transcends the cookie-cutter stereotypes of guy meets girl. This film is smart, charming, heartwarming and hilarious. The characters sleight-of-hand and dripping sardonic remarks are rarely found with such precision in contemporary films. The interplay between Billy Crystals' devil-may-care attitude and Meg Ryan's perfectionist nature reveals the irrationally of a hidden love within a friendship, but shows the irrationality of love is the most rational of all things.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
93
94th
my all time favourite Rom-Com, Classic
Rated 06 Aug 2011
50
28th
The one thing I can't get over in "When Harry Met Sally..." is when they first meet, they clearly aren't crazy for one another in any way. That's pretty standard among rom-coms, which usually emulate this film. However, in other rom-coms, the characters may not like each other, but there's still a spark between them that makes their relationship credible. Harry and Sally seem like they get together by default. They don't necessarily love each other, they're just the last two standing and single.
Rated 05 Sep 2011
86
89th
Sweet, light romantic comedy without being abnoxious. Liked it a lot, and thought it was funny at times. The in-between old couple scenes are pretty cute
Rated 24 Aug 2013
8
76th
When Harry Met Sally is arguably the best rom com of all time and is one of my favourite films from a genre that rarely appeals to me. Billy Crystal is such an underrated actor and his performance and chemistry with Meg Ryan is one of my favourites. The screenplay is brilliant and the understated laughs are well balanced and appropriately delivered. It may be easy watching and not very thought provoking, but after countless viewings it never gets old and the pairing is as loveable as ever.
Rated 05 Dec 2013
37
34th
Slightly more tolerable than I expected.
Rated 20 Feb 2014
80
89th
Romantic without coming across as schmaltzy, but honest and practical without feeling cynical. One of the finest screenplays ever written, and the chemistry between Crystal and Ryan is unparalleled in anything I've ever seen. Above all, it's honestly, genuinely funny. There's a lot of Seinfeld in Harry, and the Castle Rock link makes me wonder if the influence on the former isn't a coincidence. The standard romantic comedy has never been done better.
Rated 23 Jul 2014
4
70th
Ephron's best script; it's less sentimental than her later stuff, which is good because Billy Crystal is no Tom Hanks. But he's shockingly tolerable, and Meg Ryan is of course wonderful. It's easy to see the influence this had on virtually every romantic comedy that came after it, but it still manages to feel fresh 25 years later because of the dialogue, which strikes a just-right balance between clever repartee and characterization. It's not necessarily hilarious, just thoroughly enjoyable.
Rated 15 Feb 2015
85
77th
Why I have waited this long to watch this movie, I will never know. There is a reason why this is a classic, and it is because most rom-coms are not this clever and the chemistry is rarely this good.
Rated 18 Apr 2018
8
88th
This was actually a film that was showed for my communications class, and despite it taking 4 days to finish, I thought it was interesting enough. The thing that all movies need to hit when it comes to this type of film is chemistry, and it certainly present, that's easily it's strongest trait, and like usual you know what's coming, when, and how it ends...which for better or worse, How Harry and Met Sally is a decent little rom com, as I've certainly watched worse movies for school.
Rated 22 Oct 2018
94
97th
Wonderful ??Just sublime: Witty. Touching. Quotable. Memorable. Adorable. Just SO good. Ryan = utterly 'girl next door' gorgeous & seriously funny. Crystal's natural warmth & charisma keeps his depressive, sarcastic, negative Harry endearing despite his rants & zingers. Ephron screenwriting at her best & that = damn nigh untouchable in the romcom genre. Is a Classic: I cant see anyone not at least liking WHMS, if not falling head over heels in love with it, like I did. ?
Rated 03 Jan 2020
83
67th
Very cute and likeable. It’s easy to see how this became a template for an entire genre.
Rated 12 Jan 2022
85
76th
This is proto Seinfeld. The dialogue is eerily similar. Crystal and Ryan are exceedingly charming. Bottom line this is how a Romantic Comedy is supposed to be done.
Rated 04 Dec 2006
84
60th
Comedy classic.
Rated 28 Dec 2006
88
75th
i just recently saw it and it totally exceeded expectations.
Rated 18 Jan 2007
88
90th
very funny very goooooooodddd
Rated 26 Jan 2007
95
89th
What a romantic comedy should be. It has something legitimately insightful to say.
Rated 15 Feb 2007
75
76th
You know, this premise works once...when they do it here. However, the seventy-five other times Hollywood tried to force this movie down my throat, it failed miserably, but that's Hollywood for you.
Rated 25 Feb 2007
75
89th
Worth the restaurant scene alone.
Rated 28 Feb 2007
75
63rd
Billy Crystal back when he was Billy Crystal! This is one of the first classic romantic comedies, a genre that has spawned the downward spiral of masculinity in cinema. What's not to love?
Rated 02 Mar 2007
50
35th
Watchable.
Rated 20 May 2007
55
27th
Some conversations worked, but Harry fell completely flat as a character.
Rated 26 May 2007
45
24th
Uh... ya, never again.
Rated 04 Aug 2007
95
98th
Okay, you've seen Meg Ryan moaning in the diner a million times. But the rest of this film is solid gold. Great dialogue, a terrific cast, and if you're still not convinced, watch the four-way splitscreen telephone conversation part and tell me that's not well done.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
26th
Only vaguely entertaining for two reasons. It's a novel time capsule of the ridiculous attitudes and fashions of the late 80s, and has the infamous "faked orgasm in a restaurant" scene. That's pretty much it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
81st
modern classic
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
94th
An all-time-favourite.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
94th
The movie is funny, but the main thing is that this movie lays out a FACT of life: Men and women can't be friends because the sex part always gets in the way.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
26th
its a classic
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
87th
A classic that isn't synonymous with "boring". You definately have to sit down and watch this one day... it's not action packed or anything, it's just a genuinely good film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
38
23rd
Works like a fucking machine.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
76th
When Harry Met Sally is an incredibly acted and all around enjoyable romantic comedy. The story is very unique and does a good job of bending rom-com rules, making the movie very memorable for reasons beyond its brilliant dialog. Really good!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
84th
Old, predictable, quotable, and classic. One of the greatest romantic comedies of the era, without question.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
90th
Romantic comedies, in my book, are either a big hit or a huge let down. This gets pretty high on my hit list...great cast, one of my favorite soundtracks, solid look at the evolution of men and women and their views on relationships, and one I can watch more than once.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
98
99th
This is probably my favorite romantic comedy of all time! If you have ever been in love, you can relate to this film. Billy Crystal is incredible as Harry, and well then there's Meg Ryan. Oh my God. This movie often gets remembered for the sandwhich scene, which is a pity since the whole movie is so good. If you want to remember a scene, rember New Years Eve. Near perfect movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
68th
Makes me laugh. Billy Crystal does a fine job.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
52nd
I've never been able to trust my wife during sex since watching this romantic comedy.
Rated 17 Aug 2007
85
83rd
I'm a guy and yet I think this movie rocks.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
75
38th
fun :-)
Rated 05 Nov 2007
99
87th
classic. one of my favs for sure.
Rated 08 Feb 2008
54
34th
It's a romantic comedy. I don't get the hype. It's entertaining and pleasant, but that's about it for me.
Rated 02 Mar 2008
67
47th
# 663
Rated 24 Apr 2008
100
98th
I loved this movie when it came out but it has since grown on me to be #3 of all time, all 1516 of films I've rated on criticker (Groundhog Day is #1, Two For The Road is #2). Why? It has so much to say about the contradictions of male-female romantic relationships. Also Billy Crystal is perfect, Meg Ryan is perfect & the late sadly missed Carrie Fisher is so wryly witty, sharp tongued & funny she nearly outshines the irridescent grey-green eyed gorgeous Meg Ryan. A MUST WATCH!
Rated 21 Jun 2008
85
33rd
Despite the heavy helpings of cheese, I found this sweet and funny.
Rated 28 Jul 2008
85
52nd
Funny movie.
Rated 03 Aug 2008
95
97th
Just loved it.
Rated 27 Aug 2008
89
86th
Probably the best romantic comedy ever--funny, touching, moving, and you really get to know and love the characters. Really well done, and not something to fear watching with your girlfriend.
Rated 12 Sep 2008
50
36th
cute..
Rated 24 Sep 2008
88
92nd
One of the greatest romantic comedies of all times!
Rated 28 Sep 2008
84
86th
Strong conversations.. memorable
Rated 20 Nov 2008
50
12th
I'll be the first to admit I'm hardly the target audience for this movie, that being said, this officially began my personal crusade against Meg Ryan.
Rated 06 Dec 2008
97
93rd
I have to take some points away for its espousal of the theory that men and women can never be friends, but it's also a surprisingly sweet movie that made me laugh until my gut hurt. One of the few movies where my enjoyment overrides any political/sociological disagreements I have with it.
Rated 19 Dec 2008
67
34th
662
Rated 18 Jan 2009
87
96th
Enjoyable, clever and Meg Ryan is beautiful ..
Rated 11 Feb 2009
100
92nd
A timeless romantic movie.
Rated 04 Mar 2009
100
97th
This is my favorite movie. A wonderful blend of romance and comedy. Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal at their finest.
Rated 04 Mar 2009
50
56th
Billy Crystal is a great counterbalance to a cheesy script.
Rated 08 Apr 2009
79
66th
Quite ok... it's no Sleepless in Seattle (Billy Crystal can never achieve more than 6/10 in likeability) but hits the right notes with its flirtations with romance and regular funny moments. Some perfect pieces of dialogue from a master of genre writing.
Rated 02 May 2009
10
89th
The best NY talky romantic comedy ever.
Rated 18 May 2009
100
93rd
Perfect Rom-Com. One of the very very few good date movies in the last 20 years. I could watch this every day of the week and still enjoy it as much as the first.
Rated 31 May 2009
89
68th
Classic. Seinfeld before Seinfeld.
Rated 22 Jun 2009
80
80th
It is of those movies that we watched with satisfaction, that to the end we have a smile in our face. The film talks about relationships, between men and women, and does that in a very honest way, while being funny
Rated 02 Jul 2009
89
94th
One of the best romantic-comedies I ever saw.
Rated 22 Jul 2009
70
59th
A different take on the rom-com genre, although with an inevitable ending.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
76
40th
I don't usually like rom-coms, but this one was funny and enjoyable (for a rom-com).
Rated 31 Jul 2009
73
73rd
Probably the best romantic comedy of the 80's, and few have bettered it since to be honest. Geniunely funny and well performed.

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