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1989 · 96 min · R

When Harry Met Sally...

Directed by Rob Reiner · Comedy, Romance, Drama

When Harry Met Sally... (1989) is a Comedy film, directed by Rob Reiner set in New York City during the 1970s–1980s. It runs 96 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of love & longing and friendship play out through episodic chapters.

Composer
Marc Shaiman
Cinematography
Barry Sonnenfeld
Cast
Billy CrystalMeg RyanCarrie FisherBruno KirbySteven FordLisa Jane PerskyMichelle NicastroGretchen Palmer

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1970s1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & LongingFriendship
Structure
Episodic Chapters
Tone
RomanticComedic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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