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You've Got Mail (1998)

โ€œSomeone you pass on the street may already be the love of your life.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 3,767 votes 1h 59m pg ComedyRomance

#65 of 123 films from 1998 #1204 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Nora Ephron ยท Written by Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron

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Overview

Book superstore magnate Joe Fox and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internetโ€”both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.

Cast

Tom Hanksas Joe Fox
Meg Ryanas Kathleen Kelly
Greg Kinnearas Frank Navasky
Parker Poseyas Patricia Eden
Steve Zahnas George Pappas
Dave Chappelleas Kevin Jackson
Dabney Colemanas Nelson Fox
Jean Stapletonas Birdie Conrad
Heather Burnsas Christina Plutzker
John Randolphas Schulyer Fox
Hallee Hirshas Annabelle Fox
Jeffrey Scaperrottaas Matt Fox
Cara Seymouras Gillian Quinn
Katie Finneranas Maureen, the Nanny

Facts

Release dateDecember 18, 1998
Runtime119 min (1h 59m) โ€” longer as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$65,000,000
Box office$250,800,000 (3.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0128853

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Questions

How long is You've Got Mail?
You've Got Mail runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Is You've Got Mail worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 3,767 votes, which places it #65 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 48%) and #1204 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed You've Got Mail?
You've Got Mail was directed by Nora Ephron. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Julie & Julia (2009), Michael (1996).
Who stars in You've Got Mail?
Tom Hanks as Joe Fox; Meg Ryan as Kathleen Kelly; Greg Kinnear as Frank Navasky; Parker Posey as Patricia Eden; Steve Zahn as George Pappas; Dave Chappelle as Kevin Jackson.
What is You've Got Mail rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for You've Got Mail?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4545.

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