# When Harry Met Sally... (1989)

> Two longtime friends in New York test whether emotional closeness can survive the complications of romantic attraction.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/517

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Director: Rob Reiner
- Cast: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby, Steven Ford, Lisa Jane Persky, Michelle Nicastro, Gretchen Palmer
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098635/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, sincere, date night, lazy sunday

## Synopsis

A charming exploration of friendship and love that asks if men and women can truly be just friends.

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