# Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

> A grieving Seattle widower and a Baltimore writer are drawn toward an improbable romance engineered by radio, letters, and an irrepressibly hopeful child.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/703

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Nora Ephron
- Cast: Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks, Ross Malinger, Bill Pullman, Rosie O'Donnell, Barbara Garrick, Rob Reiner, Gaby Hoffmann
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108160/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: wistful, warm, witty, date night, valentines day

## Synopsis

A heartfelt journey of love and loss unfolds as a father and son navigate the complexities of moving on.

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