If the general public was asked to list their five favorite romantic comedies, Rob Reiner's When Harry Met Sally (1989) would likely be on many of the lists. The Hollywood Reporter wonderfully sums up the feelings of those who love the film. In their review, they wrote that "When Harry Met Sally is a beautiful, brainy, touching and lilting romantic comedy that should touch the heartstrings of lovers and those yearning to be in love everywhere." Reflecting the films quality, Nora Ephron was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for her work on this film. When Harry Met Sally was similarly successful at the box office. On a budget of $16 million, it made $92.8 million at the box office, meaning that it made a profit of approximately $60.8 million (typically, films turn a profit after it makes two times their budget).
The film lets viewers get a glimpse into the lives of the eponymous Harry and Sally. The two have been friends for so long and are scared of taking the next step in their relationship by starting to have sexual relations. They're scared that if they introduce sex into their relationship, they will ruin a tremendously strong friendship, something both of them do not want at all. The films structure is unconventional; its story is told over the course of twelve years as the two have a number of chance encounters with each other. Nevertheless, the two begin to start a relationship with each other and start to legitimately fall in love and eventually marry.
