When Harry Met Sally (1989) is a beloved romantic comedy directed by Rob Reiner and written by Nora Ephron. The film stars Billy Crystal as Harry Burns and Meg Ryan as Sally Albright, two people who meet and develop a deep friendship over the course of many years, questioning whether men and women can truly be just friends.

The story begins with Harry and Sally meeting for the first time in 1977 when they share a car ride from Chicago to New York after college. During the trip, they discuss their opposing views on relationships, love, and sex, with Harry arguing that men and women can’t be friends because sex always gets in the way, while Sally disagrees.

The two part ways, but their paths cross several times over the years. As they continue to encounter each other in New York, their relationship evolves from one of casual acquaintanceship to close friendship. Along the way, they both navigate their personal lives, including dating and romantic relationships.

Rob Reiner’s direction of the film captures both the humor and warmth of the story, while Nora Ephron’s witty script is filled with clever, memorable lines that have become synonymous with the romantic comedy genre. The dialogue between Harry and Sally is sharp, realistic, and endlessly quotable, making it one of the most cherished romantic comedies of all time.