When Harry Met Sally... (1989)

Comedy Romance Drama
→ Influenced 4 films ← Inspired by 3 films

During their travel from Chicago to New York, Harry and Sally debate whether or not sex ruins a friendship between a man and a woman. Eleven years later, and they're still no closer to finding the answer.

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Connections

← Inspired By

It Happened One Night
It Happened One Night (1934)1
 Casablanca
Casablanca (1943)2
 Annie Hall
Annie Hall (1977)3

→ Influenced

Sleepless in Seattle
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)4
 A Lot Like Love
A Lot Like Love (2005)5
 Love Hard
Love Hard (2021)6
 Clueless
Clueless (1995)7

Sources

Influenced By

  1. It Happened One Night (1934)
    "The dynamic between Harry and Sally, who start as opposites and gradually fall in love, mirrors the relationship in this classic romantic comedy." When Harry Met Sally... Film5000
  2. Casablanca (1943)
    "Harry and Sally's discussions about "Casablanca" reflect the film's influence on their perspectives on love and relationships." 6 Lessons from Nora Ephron’s “When Harry Met Sally…” — By Britton Perelman Britton Perelman By Britton Perelman
  3. Annie Hall (1977)
    "The film's exploration of the complexities of modern relationships and its witty dialogue are reminiscent of Woody Allen's "Annie Hall."" Annie Hall Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
    "Directed by Nora Ephron, who also wrote "When Harry Met Sally...", this film features Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks in a story about two people who connect through a radio show and gradually develop a romantic relationship." Sleepless in Seattle Wikipedia
  2. A Lot Like Love (2005)
    "Starring Ashton Kutcher and Amanda Peet, this film follows two individuals whose relationship evolves over several years, reminiscent of the evolving friendship and romance in "When Harry Met Sally..."." A Lot like Love Wikipedia
  3. Love Hard (2021)
    "This Netflix romantic comedy was described as "'When Harry Met Sally' meets 'Roxanne'" during its acquisition, indicating a direct influence from the classic film." Love Hard Wikipedia
  4. Clueless (1995)
    "The relationship between Cher and Josh mirrors the friends-to-lovers trope popularized by "When Harry Met Sally..."." When Harry Met Sally’s 25th Anniversary: 10 Pop Culture Couples Who Wouldn’t Exist Without Them Rachel McRady Us Weekly