Sex always gets in the way of friendships between men and women. At least, that's what Harry Burns believes. So when Harry meets Sally Albright and a deep friendship blossoms between them, Harry's determined not to let his attraction to Sally destroy it. But when a night of weakness ends in a morning of panic, can the pair avoid succumbing to Harry's fears by remaining friends and admitting they just might be the perfect match for each other?
The film follows the relationship between Harry Burns and Sally Albright over twelve years in New York City. They meet by chance during a cross-country drive and keep running into each other over the next decade. During their encounters, they debate whether men and women can ever truly be just friends, while their own platonic relationship evolves into something more complicated.
When Harry Met Sally... was a critical and commercial success. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest romantic comedies of all time, praised for its witty dialogue, realistic portrayal of relationships, and strong performances from its lead actors. The film resonated with audiences for its relatable exploration of love and friendship.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved the film, praising its humor, intelligence, and the chemistry between the leads. Many appreciated the realistic portrayal of a long-term friendship evolving into romance and found the dialogue incredibly funny and relatable.
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Nominated for three Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay.
The famous scene where Sally demonstrates how a woman can fake an orgasm in a deli was inspired by director Rob Reiner's mother. While filming the scene, an actual patron of the deli, Estelle Reiner (Rob's mother), delivered the line, "I'll have what she's having."
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