Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
A grieving boy's radio call sparks a whimsical, cross-country romance, proving love finds a way.
After the death of his mother, a young boy calls a radio station in an attempt to set his father up on a date. Across the country, an engaged woman becomes convinced that they belong together, despite their never having met. Will their paths collide despite the odds?
How intense is Sleepless in Seattle?
Sleepless in Seattle has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated PG.
What Sleepless in Seattle feels like
- Tone
- cozywhimsicalfeel goodheartwarmingromantic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightFamily night
Where to stream Sleepless in Seattle
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is Sleepless in Seattle scary?
No. Sleepless in Seattle is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Sleepless in Seattle gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Sleepless in Seattle sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Sleepless in Seattle OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Sleepless in Seattle?
Sleepless in Seattle runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream Sleepless in Seattle?
Sleepless in Seattle is streaming on Netflix and MGM+.
Does Sleepless in Seattle have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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