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?
Writing
Nora Ephron's dialogue — every line quotable, every argument too real.
Acting
Crystal and Ryan's chemistry is so specific it feels like eavesdropping.
Editing
Intercut elderly couples — the emotional gut-punch you didn't expect.
Director
Rob Reiner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The four-way phone call was shot simultaneously on four sets with the actors actually on the line — Carrie Fisher's real-life chaos energy is unscripted.
The deli scene was Meg Ryan's idea; Billy Crystal's 'I'll have what she's having' was improvised, and the extra who delivered it was Rob Reiner's mother.
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