When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
A witty and wholesome romance unfolds as two friends navigate the messy line between platonic and passionate love.
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?
How intense is When Harry Met Sally...?
When Harry Met Sally... has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated R.
What When Harry Met Sally... feels like
- Tone
- romanticfeel goodcozy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watch
Where to stream When Harry Met Sally...
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Is When Harry Met Sally... for you?
Is When Harry Met Sally... scary?
No. When Harry Met Sally... is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is When Harry Met Sally... gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is When Harry Met Sally... sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is When Harry Met Sally... OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is When Harry Met Sally...?
When Harry Met Sally... runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream When Harry Met Sally...?
When Harry Met Sally... is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does When Harry Met Sally... have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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