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You've Got Mail (1998) -- Two business rivals hate each other at the office but fall in love over the internet.

Overview

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6.2/10   46,276 votes
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Director:
Nora Ephron
Writers (WGA):
Miklós László (play)
Nora Ephron (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
18 December 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Romance more
Tagline:
Someone you pass on the street may already be the love of your life. more
Plot:
Two business rivals hate each other at the office but fall in love over the internet. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 7 nominations more
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Top 10 Most Creative People in Movies and Television
 (From Fast Company. 18 June 2009, 7:00 AM, PDT)

'Julie & Julia' trailer looks tasty
 (From screeninglog. 29 April 2009, 1:57 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
"Chemistry, likeable characters make this film work" more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
You Have Mail (USA) (working title)
You've Got M@il (USA) (alternative spelling)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for some language.
Runtime:
119 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Kathleen Kelly's bookstore in the film was based largely on Manhattan's Books of Wonder in Chelsea on 18th St. Meg Ryan worked the counter at Books of Wonder for a day as part of her preparation. Decorative props from the film can still be seen at the store. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Joe visits sick Kathleen, and she sits at the table while he fills the vase for the flowers, the table runner is alternately straight/wrinkled at the furthest end from her. more
Quotes:
Kathleen Kelly: You don't love me.
[Frank shakes his head 'no']
Kathleen Kelly: Me, either.
Frank Navasky: You don't love me?
[they both laugh]
Frank Navasky: But we're so right for each other!
Kathleen Kelly: I know! I know.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Sonny with a Chance: You've Got Fan Mail (#1.4)" (2009) more
Soundtrack:
Both Sides Now more

FAQ

What is that song about musical instruments that Kathleen and her friends sing at their Thanksgiving party?
From what book is Kathleen reading during Story Time at her store?
What are the books Kathleen describes to Annabel after Story Time?
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37 out of 44 people found the following comment useful:-
"Chemistry, likeable characters make this film work", 25 March 2003
8/10
Author: Joseph Riesenbeck (eazyguy62) from United States

In films like You've Got Mail, where you can almost predict how it's going to turn out as soon as the opening credits appear, then it is up to the writers, director, and actors, to get us to enjoy the journey to the end credits. Nora and Delia Ephron's script succeeds because they know their characters well, and give them a can't miss plot device. Tom Hanks is believable as the head of a gigantic bookstore chain, as is Meg Ryan as the owner of a small children's bookstore shop. As the guy who is putting Meg out of business by opening a chain store close to her little shop, Tom Hanks character comes across as the arrogant person who only goal seems to open as many bookstores as he can, and make as much money as he can in doing so. When he is talking to Meg Ryan on the internet, we see another side of him, and learn that possibly, he's not the evil guy you think he is. Of course, in person, Meg hates him for what he is doing, on the internet, she falls in love with him. This is what makes the film work, as their reaction to each other in person is completely different from when they talk on line. Some people may quibble that the ending is not very believable, but face it, do you fall in love with a person because of who they are, or what you think they are? I think this question is answered quite adequately.

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