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You've Got Mail (1998)

 -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -  18 December 1998 (USA)
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Two business rivals hate each other at the office but fall in love over the internet.

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Storyline

This sweet romantic comedy reunites "Sleepless In Seattle" stars Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. He's the owner of a bookstore chain; she's the woman he falls for online. Both are unaware that she runs the little shop his company is trying to shut down. Written by Kris Hopson

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internet | bookstore | book | remake | advice | See more »

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Someone you pass on the street may already be the love of your life. See more »

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Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Rated PG for some language | See all certifications »

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18 December 1998 (USA)  »

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Budget:

$65,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£1,604,398 (UK) (26 February 1999)

Gross:

$115,731,542 (USA) (23 April 1999)
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The location of Fox Books in the movie is actually the location of a real-life Barnes & Noble, on Broadway and 83nd street on the upper west side. The Barnes and Noble generated considerable neighborhood opposition when it opened in the early 1990s, as many feared it would drive a local bookseller, Shakespeare & Co. on 81st street, out of business. This is exactly what happened. See more »

Goofs

When Kathleen leaves Joe on the street to get ready to meet NY152, she is wearing a wristwatch. It disappears when she arrives at her apartment. See more »

Quotes

Joe Fox: [in Kathleen's store, buying books] May I ask who you are?
Kathleen Kelly: Kathleen Kelly, and this is my store. And you are?
Joe Fox: [quickly] Joe. Just call me Joe. We'll take these books.
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"Remember"
Written by Harry Nilsson
Performed by Harry Nilsson
Courtesy of The RCA Records Label of BMG Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the timeline of "You've Got Mail"?
Q: What is that song about musical instruments that Kathleen and her friends sing at their Thanksgiving party?
Q: From what book is Kathleen reading during Story Time at her store?
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Cookie-cutter romance, but Meg Ryan radiates with charm
9 July 2006 | by (las vegas, nv) – See all my reviews

Pleasant, undemanding fluff reworks 1940's "The Shop Around the Corner" (remade initially in 1949 as the musical "In The Good Old Summertime") and reteams Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan for the second time in genial plot about rival bookstore owners. She operates a Mom & Pop bookshop, he's opening another outlet in his retail chain nearby; they lock horns over business, yet are unaware they are also each other's internet pen-pal. Slick and occasionally too-cute, but very entertaining picture with a holiday theme. Ryan is delightful, Hanks less so (he's rote, and looks tired to boot), but Greg Kinnear, Parker Posey, Jean Stapleton and Steve Zahn make up a terrific supporting cast. Engaging and lots of fun. *** from ****
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