

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?
Writing
Ephron's razor-sharp banter, peak meet-cute
Acting
Hanks and Ryan's chemistry is criminal
Direction
Empire State climax = cinema history

Director
Nora Ephron
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ephron built the Empire State finale around Cary Grant's 'An Affair to Remember', creating the modern rom-com template.
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan hated their characters' lack of screen time together; they fixed it in 'You've Got Mail'.
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