Sleepless in Seattle

Sleepless in Seattle

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

Directed by Nora Ephron

Produced by TriStar Pictures

1993105 min6.7 / 10

A warm, romantic comedy about fate and connection that balances genuine grief and loneliness with the comfort of found love and family bonds.

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?

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  • Does Sleepless in Seattle end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is Sleepless in Seattle scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Sleepless in Seattle easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Sleepless in Seattle violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Sleepless in Seattle sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Rarity23

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Surprise49

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Love55

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