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You've Got Mail
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Nora Ephron. With Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks, Greg Kinnear.
6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Book superstore magnate Joe Fox and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet—both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.
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6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTBook superstore magnate Joe Fox and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet—both blissfully unaware that he's trying t…
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Release snapshot for You've Got Mail.
MoviHero lists December 18, 1998 as the release date for You've Got Mail. Nora Ephron is the listed director. The listed cast includes Meg Ryan as Kathleen Kelly, Tom Hanks as Joe Fox, Greg Kinnear as Frank Navasky, Parker Posey as Patricia Eden. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 18, 1998
GenresComedy · Romance
Runtime1h 59m
DirectorNora Ephron
CastMeg Ryan as Kathleen Kelly, Tom Hanks as Joe Fox, Greg Kinnear as Frank Navasky, Parker Posey as Patricia Eden
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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You've Got Mail runs 1h 59m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.7/10 from 3,825 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
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Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
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