IMDb > You've Got Mail (1998)
You've Got Mail
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

You've Got Mail (1998) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 53 | slideshow) Videos (see all 4)
You've Got Mail (1998) -- Two business rivals hate each other at the office but fall in love over the internet.
You've Got Mail (1998) -- Movieplayer.it - Trailer (Flash)

IMDb Holiday Movie Guide

Overview

User Rating:
6.2/10   48,292 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 1% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers (WGA):
Miklós László (play)
Nora Ephron (screenplay) ...
more
Contact:
View company contact information for You've Got Mail on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
18 December 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
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
Plot Keywords:
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 7 nominations more
User Comments:
"Chemistry, likeable characters make this film work" more (509 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

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

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The scene where Joe accidentally closes the door of Kathleen's shop on the balloons was unscripted. Tom Hanks actually did that, and ad libbed the line, "Good thing it wasn't the fish." The director thought it was so funny that she kept it in. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Kathleen is waiting to meet NY152 for the first time and Joe walks in, he puts his coat over the back of the chair twice. more
Quotes:
Joe Fox: Kevin, this is possibly the most adorable creature I've ever been in contact with, and if she turns out to be as good looking as a mailbox... I would be crazy enough to turn my life upside down and marry her. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Tracey Fragments (2007) more
Soundtrack:
Over the Rainbow more

FAQ

From what book is Kathleen reading during Story Time at her store?
What is that song about musical instruments that Kathleen and her friends sing at their Thanksgiving party?
What is the timeline of "You've Got Mail"?
more
38 out of 45 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.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (509 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for You've Got Mail (1998)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Great movie thestugots1492
Chat room faith294
things i've learnt from watching YGM... scissorhands55
Unusual Dialogue hanna_house
'That caviar is a garnish!' Question - a garnish to what? jessicakostuck
Men and The Godfather leobourne
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Gone with the Wind The Holiday The Devil Wears Prada Broken Flowers Clerks.
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Comedy section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.