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You've Got Mail

  • 19981998
  • PGPG
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
211K
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POPULARITY
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Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in You've Got Mail (1998)
Home Video Trailer from Warner Home Video
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Book superstore magnate, Joe Fox and independent book shop owner, Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of busi... Read allBook superstore magnate, Joe Fox and independent book shop owner, Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.Book superstore magnate, Joe Fox and independent book shop owner, Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
211K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,084
269
  • Director
    • Nora Ephron
  • Writers
    • Miklós László(play "Parfumerie")
    • Nora Ephron(screenplay)
    • Delia Ephron(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tom Hanks
    • Meg Ryan
    • Greg Kinnear
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nora Ephron
  • Writers
    • Miklós László(play "Parfumerie")
    • Nora Ephron(screenplay)
    • Delia Ephron(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tom Hanks
    • Meg Ryan
    • Greg Kinnear
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 663User reviews
    • 114Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 8 nominations

    Videos2

    You've Got Mail
    Trailer 0:28
    You've Got Mail
    What Roles Has Tom Hanks Turned Down?
    Video 3:22
    What Roles Has Tom Hanks Turned Down?

    Photos159

    Meg Ryan in You've Got Mail (1998)
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    Tom Hanks and Parker Posey in You've Got Mail (1998)
    Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, and Sara Ramirez in You've Got Mail (1998)
    Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in You've Got Mail (1998)
    Meg Ryan, Steve Zahn, and Heather Burns in You've Got Mail (1998)
    Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in You've Got Mail (1998)
    Joe & Kathleen
    Meg Ryan as Kathleen
    Joe & Kathleen
    Kathleen speaks at a rally
    Tom Hanks as Joe Fox

    Top cast

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    Tom Hanks
    Tom Hanks
    • Joe Foxas Joe Fox
    Meg Ryan
    Meg Ryan
    • Kathleen Kellyas Kathleen Kelly
    Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear
    • Frank Navaskyas Frank Navasky
    Parker Posey
    Parker Posey
    • Patricia Edenas Patricia Eden
    Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton
    • Birdie Conradas Birdie Conrad
    Steve Zahn
    Steve Zahn
    • George Pappasas George Pappas
    Heather Burns
    Heather Burns
    • Christina Plutzkeras Christina Plutzker
    Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle
    • Kevin Jacksonas Kevin Jackson
    Dabney Coleman
    Dabney Coleman
    • Nelson Foxas Nelson Fox
    John Randolph
    John Randolph
    • Schuyler Foxas Schuyler Fox
    Hallee Hirsh
    Hallee Hirsh
    • Annabelle Foxas Annabelle Fox
    Jeffrey Scaperrotta
    Jeffrey Scaperrotta
    • Matt Foxas Matt Fox
    Cara Seymour
    Cara Seymour
    • Gillian Quinnas Gillian Quinn
    Katie Finneran
    Katie Finneran
    • Maureen, the Nannyas Maureen, the Nanny
    Michael Badalucco
    Michael Badalucco
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Deborah Rush
    Deborah Rush
    • Veronica Grantas Veronica Grant
    Veanne Cox
    Veanne Cox
    • Miranda Marguliesas Miranda Margulies
    Bruce Jay Friedman
    • Vince Mancinias Vince Mancini
    • Director
      • Nora Ephron
    • Writers
      • Miklós László(play "Parfumerie")
      • Nora Ephron(screenplay)
      • Delia Ephron(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • 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." Nora Ephron thought it was so funny that she kept it in.
    • Goofs
      When Joe Fox is making martinis for himself and his father, he puts an olive in the second glass twice (but there are not two olives in the glass).
    • Quotes

      Kathleen Kelly: [in an email to Joe Fox] The odd thing about this form of communication is that you're more likely to talk about nothing than something. But I just want to say that all this nothing has meant more to me than so many somethings.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits are used with a computer mouse and computer animation. The very end of the film has a blue computer screen background with THE END typed in
    • Alternate versions
      Several scenes were originally scripted and partly filmed but not included in the final cut:
      • A scene in which Kathleen gets involved with two garbagemen and first gets tongue-tied.
      • Extended scenes referring to the roof-top murderer including a love affair with George.
      • A scene with Kathleen and Christina talking about falling in love.
      • Extended scenes that characterize Patricia: a presentation of an author (the woman in the later elevator scene)
      • Extended scenes that characterize Frank: he meets an famous author whom he adores.
      • Scenes on Kathleen's and Joe's childhood.
      • A scene in which Joe explains Annabel why the Shop Around the Corner had to close.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Star Trek: Insurrection/Jack Frost/Shakespeare in Love/Psycho/The General (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      The Puppy Song
      Written by Harry Nilsson
      Performed by Harry Nilsson
      Courtesy of The RCA Records Label of BMG Entertainment

    User reviews663

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Unbelievable film! Such a warmth and happiness!
    I'm from Germany and I love this film! It makes me happy to just watch it! When watching this film one comes to think why in real life such beauty in words and moments can't be achieved! The film does'nt get boring, even if watched for the 23rd time! It's pure magic - you could endlessly listen to the conversations, the beautiful music and enjoy the excellent acting! Other films try to come in too trendy with freaky music and sexual content(not that there's anything wrong with that) - but it's not a feelgood movie! Besides the puns and the lovely warm hearted atmosphere does the rest! To everyone who hasn't yet seen this movie - rent it, buy it - enjoy it!
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    • SRVforever
    • Dec 30, 2005

    FAQ4

    • 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?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 18, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros.
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • You've Got M@il
    • Filming locations
      • Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $65,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $115,821,495
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,426,749
      • Dec 20, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $250,821,495
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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