When Harry Met Sally...

This contemporary classic comedy pondered whether men and women can remain platonic friends, casting Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan as a seemingly ill-matched pair who find their long-time friendship threatened by unexpected romantic feelings.

This contemporary classic comedy pondered whether men and women can remain platonic friends, casting Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan as a seemingly ill-matched pair who find their long-time friendship threatened by unexpected romantic feelings. Rob Reiner directed the Oscar-nominated screenplay by Nora Ephron, Carrie Fisher and Bruno Kirby provide expert support as their wisecracking friends, and Harry Connick Jr. performs the classic songs on the soundtrack.

Director: Rob Reiner. Cast: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby. 1989. 96 min. USA. Color. English. 35mm. New print courtesy of the Academy Film Archive.

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