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Directed by Rob Reiner and written by Nora Ephron, 1989's When Harry Met Sally is one of the defining romantic comedies of modern cinema. It follows Harry Burns and Sally Albright, whose chance encounters over more than a decade gradually develop from prickly beginnings into an enduring friendship. Their central debate – whether men and women can ever truly be just friends – drives the film's humour and emotional tension.

Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan have effortless chemistry and Ephron's witty, insightful script balances sharp comedy with deep warmth. The film's most famous scene, set in Katz's Delicatessen, instantly became a cultural touchstone capped by the immortal line: "I'll have what she's having." Beyond quotable lines, Reiner's movie captures the uncertainties of adulthood, the value of companionship and the unpredictable ways love develops. A romantic comedy classic that still feels fresh decades on.