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1998 · 119 min · PG

You've Got Mail

Directed by Nora Ephron · Comedy, Romance

You've Got Mail (1998) is a Comedy film, directed by Nora Ephron set in New York City during the 1990s. It runs 119 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of love & longing and consumerism / capitalism run throughout.

Composer
George Fenton
Cinematography
John Lindley
Cast
Meg RyanTom HanksGreg KinnearParker PoseyHeather BurnsDave ChappelleJean StapletonSteve Zahn

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & LongingConsumerism / Capitalism
Tone
RomanticComedicCozy

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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