Sleepless in Seattle

Bill Pullman, Gaby Hoffmann, Meg Ryan

It's Christmas Eve and radio talk show psychologist Marcia Fieldstone has asked her listening audience what they are wishing and dreaming of during this season of hope. A little boy, who is tuned in f...( read more  read more... )rom Seattle calls in his wish, a new wife for his father who has been widowed for a year and a half. Meanwhile, all the way across the country, punching buttons on her car radio as she drives from Baltimore to Washington, D.C., Annie Reed hears Jonah and is immediately captivated by him and his selfless Christmas wish. Jonah and his dad are immediately besieged by countless letters from listeners reaching out to help, including thousands of marriage proposals from women across the country. Meanwhile, Annie becomes convinced that it is her destiny to meet Sam, Jonah's lovely dad. And as Annie sees it, there are just two minor problems. First, she is presently engaged to marry another man whom she does love. And, of course, Jonah's dad does not even know yet that he and Annie are made for each other.

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PG, 1 hr. 45 min.

Directed by: Nora Ephron

Released: June 25, 1993

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DVD Released: June 26, 1997

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  • June 17, 2008
    Such a cute movie. These 2 have such good chemistry together.
  • June 1, 2008
    A little boy Jonah calls a radio statiion to say he wanted a new wife for his dad who is widowed. Thousands of marriage proposals some in. Jonah is set on a girl called Annie (Meg Ryan) and she feels destined to meet Sam (Tom Hanks) . Drags on a bit, but can't wait until they mee... ...( read more )
  • May 3, 2008
    what i like about Sleepless in Seattle is this movie didn't show much of quixotic scenes...there's none, actually...but the whole story is distinctive and beautiful...tom hanks' the best...
  • May 2, 2008
    this movie is so cute and romantic
  • April 21, 2008
    Sleepless in Seattle is another great teaming of Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. The music and storyline is very nice.

    A recent widow and father (Hanks) tries to get back on track. An evening on the radio with a on the air doctor provides insite to his son. While being on air a lonel... ...( read more )
  • June 30, 2009
    I have seen this movie over fifty times and can quote about every line from it. It's cute and captivating. Everything is beautiful--funny--the experience is different each and every time I see it.

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August 26, 2006
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

It's easily the hippest, frankest and funniest date movie around. full review

January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Sleepless in Seattle is as ephemeral as a talk show, as contrived as the late show, and yet so warm and gentle I smiled the whole way through. full review

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  • polkadot148
    December 2, 2007
    It's the type of movie that never gets old, always helps you get in a better mood, and when you want to dwell it's always there.
  • lynda51
    July 29, 2007
    I love this movie. I watch everytime I see it on. Plus I bought the movie so I can watch it when I want.
  • mama9103
    June 24, 2007
    Best movie ever, nothing can beat this movie. i never get tired of watching it
  • jennytochi
    June 19, 2007
    I love this film. It's so romantic. I cant get tired of watching it.
  • ashleyannl
    April 18, 2007
    I love it, the Romance <3 it's really beautiful
  • Gazjp
    September 21, 2006
    this film is great, i can't believe no-one has posted a comment yet

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