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Sleepless in Seattle

1993Movie1 h 45 minPG

ComedyDrama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic727.0Rotten Tomatoes75%75%

A deeply romantic, heartwarming comedy movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

What if someone you never met, someone you never saw, someone you never knew was the only someone for you?

After the death of his mother, a young boy calls a radio station in an attempt to set his father up on a date. Across the country, an engaged woman becomes convinced that they belong together, despite their never having met. Will their paths collide despite the odds?

Feels like

  • Classic Romantic Comedy
  • Heartwarming Connection
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Sentimental Nostalgia
  • Iconic Score
  • Star-Studded Chemistry
  • Grief and Healing
  • Serendipitous Love
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Timeless Appeal

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Nora Ephron
Written by
David S. Ward, Nora Ephron, Jeff Arch
Produced by
Gary Foster
Music by
Marc Shaiman

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Facts

June 24, 1993 · 1 h 45 min · PG

Released
June 24, 1993
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$21 million
Box office
$228 million
Available in
120 countries

Tropes

The Mountains of Illinois, What Happened to the Mouse?, Symbolically Broken Object +9

  • The Mountains of Illinois
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Symbolically Broken Object
  • Annoying Laugh
  • Disposable Fiancé
  • Dead Person Conversation
  • Creator Cameo
  • Tempting Fate
  • Starts with Their Funeral
  • The Cuckoolander Was Right
  • Protagonist-Centered Morality
  • Bags of Letters

12 of 44 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Sleepless in Seattle?"

Questions about Sleepless in Seattle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sleepless in Seattle?

NetflixMGM+

In the United States, Sleepless in Seattle streams on Netflix and MGM+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 87 other countries.

Is Sleepless in Seattle worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 72).

Is Sleepless in Seattle okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Sleepless in Seattle good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 10 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Sleepless in Seattle make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Was Sleepless in Seattle a box office hit?

Budget$21 million
Box office$228 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $21 million to make and earned $228 million worldwide, 10.8 times its budget.

What tropes does Sleepless in Seattle use?

The Mountains of IllinoisWhat Happened to the Mouse?Symbolically Broken ObjectAnnoying LaughDisposable FiancéDead Person ConversationCreator CameoTempting FateStarts with Their FuneralThe Cuckoolander Was RightProtagonist-Centered MoralityBags of Lettersand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including The Mountains of Illinois, What Happened to the Mouse?, and Symbolically Broken Object.