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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 14 Aug 2007
80
77th
Romantic comedies hardly get better than this.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 23 Jan 2016
75
65th
No one would care for this if they had to endure a lengthy Billy Crystal sex scene.
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 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 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 26 Jan 2008
45
44th
Dated and overrated.
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 29 Oct 2007
55
39th
Funny and original romantic comedy, if not quite believable.
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 03 Jan 2020
83
67th
Very cute and likeable. It’s easy to see how this became a template for an entire genre.
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 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 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 03 Sep 2009
92
99th
This is a movie I can watch any number of times. Very few chick flicks better than this.
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 Dec 2013
37
34th
Slightly more tolerable than I expected.
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 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 16 Nov 2007
0
5th
stupid stupid film.
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 01 Mar 2009
55
33rd
fair movie
Rated 21 Sep 2010
93
94th
my all time favourite Rom-Com, Classic
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 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 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 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 08 Sep 2008
8
82nd
ill have what shes having lol!
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 08 Nov 2007
83
79th
A romantic comedy that actually is both smart and well-acted.
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 26 Jan 2007
95
88th
What a romantic comedy should be. It has something legitimately insightful to say.
Rated 24 Sep 2016
78
3rd
1
Rated 16 Sep 2021
65
42nd
Its unique structure, snappy leads—though Harry’s acerbic misogyny is never appealing—and romantic seasonal New York (enhanced by its old-timey score) make for a pleasant rom-com … that honestly would have been a better friendship comedy à la Lorelai-Rory from Gilmore Girls, since the romance is given nothing but its moment of predictable stress before a swift and shallow resolution, whereas its friendship is the core of the film.
Rated 01 Apr 2012
90
96th
Pitch-perfect with great performances (both leading and supporting) + fantastic script and even better execution by Reiner. This film redefines the genre.
Rated 02 Sep 2014
60
43rd
This was nice enough, but it didn't really resonate with me. I think the reason why is simply that I didn't see this film in 1989. It's not that I can't relate to the characters or the story, just that I've already seen this type of film several times by now. Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan are cute together, and I liked that the story spanned a number of years. So, yeah, it's nice, but I'm tired of plots that revolve around the difference between men and women, so it didn't do much for me.
Rated 19 Jun 2019
70
56th
Are straight people really this high maintenance lmao. Anyway this was cute.
Rated 17 Aug 2007
85
83rd
I'm a guy and yet I think this movie rocks.
Rated 02 Jul 2009
89
94th
One of the best romantic-comedies I ever saw.
Rated 10 Aug 2016
40
52nd
it is good for its own time not today. old for today 's society i think.
Rated 28 Jan 2011
86
73rd
A solid rom com. I enjoyed Crystal's performance, and was pleasantly surprised at how talky the film is.
Rated 15 Apr 2010
82
89th
Classic.
Rated 27 Apr 2021
76
42nd
Way from having the best acting, or direction. But accetable writing that keeps up the attention through all the movie. Watchable
Rated 31 Dec 2018
100
99th
Rewatch. *The* New Year's movie for me. The characters are flawed but enjoyable and I like that she calls him out on some of the subtle things he says. Carrie Fisher and Bruno Kirby make great couple friends. Meg Ryan is cute even with all the horrible haircuts. You know it's a magical movie when they made Billy Crystal sexy. Fav scene: the silent vignettes of Ryan ordering at the restaurant and then individually putting pieces in the mailbox and checking each one to make sure they deposited.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
93
88th
Sweet, charming romantic comedy is like a softer version of a Woody Allen 80s comedy -- though some of Crystal's more darkly sardonic lines push the film into edgier territory and keeps things intriguing. Some sitcom punchlines and situations detract, but overall the wise, witty screenplay impresses, and gives Crystal, Ryan, Fisher and Kirby beautiful showcases for light comedy.
Rated 09 Jun 2010
90
59th
one of cult movies of 90's..a men and a women can never be friends unless they are mother and sun :)
Rated 22 Jul 2009
70
59th
A different take on the rom-com genre, although with an inevitable ending.
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
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 11 Aug 2010
73
31st
Good chick flick.
Rated 22 Dec 2013
88
71st
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.
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 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 04 Apr 2019
95
86th
i will have what she is having
Rated 02 Mar 2008
67
47th
# 663
Rated 08 Oct 2010
78
90th
Despite the 21 years that have passed since this wonderful movie was made, you'd be hard pressed to find a more charming, witty and memorable genre counterpart. Exploring the timeless question of whether men and women can be platonic chums, the importance of the answer itself takes a back seat to the wonderful journey of friendship, forgiveness and maturity.
Rated 25 Feb 2007
75
89th
Worth the restaurant scene alone.
Rated 22 Aug 2010
85
75th
By far my favorite romantic comedy. Romantic comedies, in general, tend to be soooo predictable, sometimes a tad ridiculous, and not funny (and they are trying so hard to be funny). This one was charming and genuine. Well done.
Rated 25 Aug 2022
95
91st
Cozy romance novel. I love the chemistry between these two
Rated 04 Dec 2006
84
60th
Comedy classic.
Rated 20 May 2012
30
43rd
When Harry Met Sally... spans twelve years and is nothing less than a full portrait of a couple's relationship: the ups, the downs, the big picture, and the details. This gives the film a sense of purpose different from other romantic comedies and the ability to give us truly moving scenes and characters.
Rated 04 Aug 2015
87
78th
I'm glad they met and that I got to meet them through this film. This is probably one of the more sweet romantic comedies that I've seen. It isn't terribly interesting all the time and it is a bit formulaic but I think there are two things that really shine. The first is the conversations. I love how much dialogue this film has, I feel like a fly on the wall listening to this budding couple come together...
Rated 29 Aug 2012
0
0th
oh dear.
Rated 05 Nov 2013
100
90th
Pp
Rated 26 Nov 2013
77
88th
I thought this movie was great for the most part, the ending was really weak tho. My favorite part was when they're friends hook up.
Rated 23 Feb 2013
83
78th
Admittedly, I like Harry best in the beginning of the movie, but it's still a great story.
Rated 01 Sep 2015
90
85th
I expected to be underwhelmed. I wasn't. It's unique, funny, and enjoyable. Harry and Sally, and their friends, all feel lived in and real. Their flaws and quirks aren't ridiculous or unrealistic. The humour is dry and well delivered. All around far better than expected all these years later.
Rated 06 Jun 2010
83
73rd
One of the most realistic, thought provoking romantic comedies there is. Reiner puts his directorial spin on this romcom and the result is timeless. The dialogue is intriguing, the story heartwarming, and the characters lovable.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
75
38th
fun :-)
Rated 11 Apr 2011
75
94th
#11#, liked, oldies(2) }*{ #90s(e)#, story, reviews.
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 14 Aug 2007
92
94th
An all-time-favourite.
Rated 13 Nov 2009
75
70th
one of the best rom coms of all time
Rated 23 Aug 2013
74
67th
A simple plot with some very witty dialogue and funny situational comedy. The film depended entirely on the ability of the leads to convince us of their chemistry and Crystal and Ryan don't disappoint.
Rated 13 Mar 2015
70
30th
Orgasm joke!
Rated 09 Mar 2010
86
71st
A charming romantic comedy, well written and with two very likable leads.
Rated 29 Apr 2016
15
82nd
W4E1P2S2V1M1A1R3. This Meg Ryan age of romcoms is the best, and this movie is near the top of that group. Romcoms that actually try to have a central theme or premise and say something about relationships. Now we have exclusively nonsense name-dropping movies like "Valentine's Day" or sappy reductive tripe from Nicholas Sparks.
Rated 28 Jul 2008
85
52nd
Funny movie.
Rated 28 Dec 2006
88
75th
i just recently saw it and it totally exceeded expectations.
Rated 23 Jul 2014
81
92nd
Revisited
Rated 02 May 2014
85
96th
The definitive romantic comedy. This is a genre I generally loathe but this one is a classic. Both Meg Ryan (cute) and Billy Crystal (sardonic) can be very annoying when they overplay their respective strengths, but Rob Reiner reigned it in precisely with this one.
Rated 07 Jun 2014
84
62nd
Nice deep romantic film. Let me put this out there, I think Pride and Prejudice, Love Actually and several other of my favorite romantic films and romantic comedies are better, I just felt like I expected more when the film ended even though I got so much. Having said that I liked this film and I'm really confused on where I should put it in rankings. I think this film touches the essences of romantic relationships, it's wise and entertaining, it's deeper in meaning than most others.
Rated 16 May 2017
86
62nd
B+
Rated 27 Jan 2010
7
65th
A surprisingly good romantic comedy.

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